Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Cody, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.8% of gross income.
Cody rent: September 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 Cody, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Cody, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Cody, WY?
Median rent in Cody is $1,538 a month. A typical pharmacist in Wyoming earns about $124,785 a year, which makes that rent 14.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Cody?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Wyoming (~$124,785/yr) supports up to $3,120 a month in rent. Cody's current median rent is $1,538/mo, which leaves a $1,582/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Cody?
At an hourly equivalent of about $60 an hour, a pharmacist in Wyoming works roughly 25.6 hours a month to cover Cody's median rent of $1,538.
Where is rent cheaper than Cody for a pharmacist?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,537/mo), Cheyenne ($1,529/mo), Lander ($1,521/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.