Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Phenix City, AL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.2% of gross income.
Phenix City 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 Phenix City, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Phenix City, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Phenix City, AL?
Median rent in Phenix City is $1,372 a month. A typical physical therapist in Alabama earns about $85,751 a year, which makes that rent 19.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Phenix City?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Alabama (~$85,751/yr) supports up to $2,144 a month in rent. Phenix City's current median rent is $1,372/mo, which leaves a $772/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Phenix City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $41 an hour, a physical therapist in Alabama works roughly 33.3 hours a month to cover Phenix City's median rent of $1,372.
Where is rent cheaper than Phenix City for a physical therapist?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Athens ($1,371/mo), Hoover ($1,368/mo), Athens ($1,367/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.