Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Bainbridge Island, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.6% of gross income.
Bainbridge Island rent: July 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 Bainbridge Island, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Bainbridge Island, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Bainbridge Island, WA?
Median rent in Bainbridge Island is $3,050 a month. A typical pharmacist in Washington earns about $148,680 a year, which makes that rent 24.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Bainbridge Island?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Washington (~$148,680/yr) supports up to $3,717 a month in rent. Bainbridge Island's current median rent is $3,050/mo, which leaves a $667/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Bainbridge Island?
At an hourly equivalent of about $71 an hour, a pharmacist in Washington works roughly 42.7 hours a month to cover Bainbridge Island's median rent of $3,050.
Where is rent cheaper than Bainbridge Island for a pharmacist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Maple Valley ($3,047/mo), Issaquah ($3,031/mo), Lake Stevens ($3,023/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.