Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Leeds, AL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.3% of gross income.
Leeds 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 Leeds, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Leeds, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Leeds, AL?
Median rent in Leeds is $1,666 a month. A typical physical therapist in Alabama earns about $85,751 a year, which makes that rent 23.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Leeds?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Alabama (~$85,751/yr) supports up to $2,144 a month in rent. Leeds's current median rent is $1,666/mo, which leaves a $478/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Leeds?
At an hourly equivalent of about $41 an hour, a physical therapist in Alabama works roughly 40.4 hours a month to cover Leeds's median rent of $1,666.
Where is rent cheaper than Leeds for a physical therapist?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Hazel Green ($1,663/mo), Opelika ($1,662/mo), Auburn ($1,660/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.