Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.4% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Cheyenne, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,494 a month. A typical pharmacist in Wyoming earns about $124,785 a year, which makes that rent 14.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Wyoming (~$124,785/yr) supports up to $3,120 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,494/mo, which leaves a $1,626/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $60 an hour, a pharmacist in Wyoming works roughly 24.9 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,494.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a pharmacist?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,450/mo), Cody ($1,431/mo), Sheridan ($1,423/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.