Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Bothell, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.5% of gross income.
Bothell 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 Bothell, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Bothell
View full rent data for Bothell, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Bothell, WA?
Median rent in Bothell is $2,666 a month. A typical pharmacist in Washington earns about $148,680 a year, which makes that rent 21.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Bothell?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Washington (~$148,680/yr) supports up to $3,717 a month in rent. Bothell's current median rent is $2,666/mo, which leaves a $1,051/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Bothell?
At an hourly equivalent of about $71 an hour, a pharmacist in Washington works roughly 37.3 hours a month to cover Bothell's median rent of $2,666.
Where is rent cheaper than Bothell for a pharmacist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Mercer Island ($2,665/mo), Bonney Lake ($2,665/mo), Lake Stevens ($2,665/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.