Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Moundville, AL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.5% of gross income.
Moundville rent: January 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 Moundville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Moundville, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Moundville, AL?
Median rent in Moundville is $1,463 a month. A typical physical therapist in Alabama earns about $85,751 a year, which makes that rent 20.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Moundville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Alabama (~$85,751/yr) supports up to $2,144 a month in rent. Moundville's current median rent is $1,463/mo, which leaves a $681/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Moundville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $41 an hour, a physical therapist in Alabama works roughly 35.5 hours a month to cover Moundville's median rent of $1,463.
Where is rent cheaper than Moundville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Opelika ($1,462/mo), Gulf Shores ($1,462/mo), Opelika ($1,460/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.