Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Lincolnia, VA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.1% of gross income.

Lincolnia rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).

Lincolnia median rent
$2,156/mo
Pharmacist salary (Virginia)
$135,405/yr
Rent as % of income
19.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $11,284, and the 30% rule supports up to $3,385/mo in rent. Lincolnia's median rent of $2,156 leaves roughly $1,229/mo of headroom under that threshold. A pharmacist works roughly 33.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a pharmacist salary

Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Lincolnia, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:

Belle Haven, VA
$2,155/mo (19.1% of income)
Manassas Park, VA
$2,154/mo (19.1% of income)
Manassas Park, VA
$2,153/mo (19.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a pharmacist afford rent in Lincolnia, VA?

Median rent in Lincolnia is $2,156 a month. A typical pharmacist in Virginia earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 19.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Lincolnia?

Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Virginia (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Lincolnia's current median rent is $2,156/mo, which leaves a $1,229/mo buffer.

How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Lincolnia?

At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Virginia works roughly 33.1 hours a month to cover Lincolnia's median rent of $2,156.

Where is rent cheaper than Lincolnia for a pharmacist?

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Belle Haven ($2,155/mo), Manassas Park ($2,154/mo), Manassas Park ($2,153/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Virginia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Lincolnia, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.