Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Arlington, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.6% of gross income.
Arlington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Arlington, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Arlington, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Arlington, WA?
Median rent in Arlington is $2,183 a month. A typical pharmacist in Washington earns about $148,680 a year, which makes that rent 17.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Arlington?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Washington (~$148,680/yr) supports up to $3,717 a month in rent. Arlington's current median rent is $2,183/mo, which leaves a $1,534/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Arlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $71 an hour, a pharmacist in Washington works roughly 30.5 hours a month to cover Arlington's median rent of $2,183.
Where is rent cheaper than Arlington for a pharmacist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Puyallup ($2,182/mo), Battle Ground ($2,181/mo), Edmonds ($2,180/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.