Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in North Pole, AK?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.4% of gross income.
North Pole rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Alaska state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Alaska cities have lower median rent than North Pole, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for North Pole, AK →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in North Pole, AK?
Median rent in North Pole is $1,802 a month. A typical physical therapist in Alaska earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 19.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in North Pole?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Alaska (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. North Pole's current median rent is $1,802/mo, which leaves a $990/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in North Pole?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Alaska works roughly 33.6 hours a month to cover North Pole's median rent of $1,802.
Where is rent cheaper than North Pole for a physical therapist?
Nearby Alaska cities with lower median rent include Fairbanks ($1,796/mo), Fairbanks ($1,794/mo), Fairbanks ($1,790/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.