Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Vienna, VA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.4% of gross income.
Vienna rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).
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 Vienna, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Vienna, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Vienna, VA?
Median rent in Vienna is $3,320 a month. A typical pharmacist in Virginia earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 29.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Vienna?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Virginia (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Vienna's current median rent is $3,320/mo, which leaves a $65/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Vienna?
At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Virginia works roughly 51 hours a month to cover Vienna's median rent of $3,320.
Where is rent cheaper than Vienna for a pharmacist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Oakton ($3,313/mo), Aldie ($3,156/mo), Aldie ($3,125/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.