Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Pea Ridge, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.9% of gross income.
Pea Ridge rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas 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 Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Pea Ridge, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Pea Ridge, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Pea Ridge, AR?
Median rent in Pea Ridge is $1,578 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arkansas earns about $82,759 a year, which makes that rent 22.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Pea Ridge?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arkansas (~$82,759/yr) supports up to $2,069 a month in rent. Pea Ridge's current median rent is $1,578/mo, which leaves a $491/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Pea Ridge?
At an hourly equivalent of about $40 an hour, a physical therapist in Arkansas works roughly 39.7 hours a month to cover Pea Ridge's median rent of $1,578.
Where is rent cheaper than Pea Ridge for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Springdale ($1,577/mo), Centerton ($1,573/mo), Centerton ($1,569/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.