Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Wausau, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 9.8% of gross income.
Wausau rent: July 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 Wausau, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Wausau, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Wausau, WI?
Median rent in Wausau is $1,029 a month. A typical pharmacist in Wisconsin earns about $126,113 a year, which makes that rent 9.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Wausau?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Wisconsin (~$126,113/yr) supports up to $3,153 a month in rent. Wausau's current median rent is $1,029/mo, which leaves a $2,124/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Wausau?
At an hourly equivalent of about $61 an hour, a pharmacist in Wisconsin works roughly 17 hours a month to cover Wausau's median rent of $1,029.
Where is rent cheaper than Wausau for a pharmacist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Beloit ($1,027/mo), Green Bay ($1,027/mo), Wisconsin Rapids ($1,026/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.