Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Kenosha, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.5% of gross income.
Kenosha rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Kenosha, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Kenosha, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Kenosha, WI?
Median rent in Kenosha is $1,627 a month. A typical pharmacist in Wisconsin earns about $126,113 a year, which makes that rent 15.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Kenosha?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Wisconsin (~$126,113/yr) supports up to $3,153 a month in rent. Kenosha's current median rent is $1,627/mo, which leaves a $1,526/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Kenosha?
At an hourly equivalent of about $61 an hour, a pharmacist in Wisconsin works roughly 26.8 hours a month to cover Kenosha's median rent of $1,627.
Where is rent cheaper than Kenosha for a pharmacist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Mount Pleasant ($1,625/mo), New Richmond ($1,625/mo), Fitchburg ($1,624/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.