Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Bessemer, AL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.6% of gross income.
Bessemer rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Alabama 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 Alabama cities have lower median rent than Bessemer, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Bessemer, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Bessemer, AL?
Median rent in Bessemer is $1,400 a month. A typical physical therapist in Alabama earns about $85,751 a year, which makes that rent 19.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Bessemer?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Alabama (~$85,751/yr) supports up to $2,144 a month in rent. Bessemer's current median rent is $1,400/mo, which leaves a $744/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Bessemer?
At an hourly equivalent of about $41 an hour, a physical therapist in Alabama works roughly 34 hours a month to cover Bessemer's median rent of $1,400.
Where is rent cheaper than Bessemer for a physical therapist?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Hazel Green ($1,397/mo), Gulf Shores ($1,395/mo), Grayson Valley ($1,393/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.