Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Laramie, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 10.8% of gross income.
Laramie 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 Laramie, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Laramie, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Laramie, WY?
Median rent in Laramie is $1,125 a month. A typical pharmacist in Wyoming earns about $124,785 a year, which makes that rent 10.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Laramie?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Wyoming (~$124,785/yr) supports up to $3,120 a month in rent. Laramie's current median rent is $1,125/mo, which leaves a $1,995/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Laramie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $60 an hour, a pharmacist in Wyoming works roughly 18.8 hours a month to cover Laramie's median rent of $1,125.
Where is rent cheaper than Laramie for a pharmacist?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Rock Springs ($1,123/mo), Rock Springs ($1,123/mo), Rock Springs ($1,116/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.