Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wasilla, AK?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.7% of gross income.
Wasilla 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 Wasilla, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Wasilla, AK →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wasilla, AK?
Median rent in Wasilla is $2,023 a month. A typical physical therapist in Alaska earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 21.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wasilla?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Alaska (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Wasilla's current median rent is $2,023/mo, which leaves a $769/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wasilla?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Alaska works roughly 37.7 hours a month to cover Wasilla's median rent of $2,023.
Where is rent cheaper than Wasilla for a physical therapist?
Nearby Alaska cities with lower median rent include North Pole ($1,994/mo), North Pole ($1,969/mo), North Pole ($1,961/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.