Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Casa Grande, AZ?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.2% of gross income.

Casa Grande rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).

Casa Grande median rent
$1,711/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Arizona)
$96,719/yr
Rent as % of income
21.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,060, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,418/mo in rent. Casa Grande's median rent of $1,711 leaves roughly $707/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 36.8 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Arizona cities have lower median rent than Casa Grande, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Scottsdale, AZ
$1,710/mo (21.2% of income)
Avondale, AZ
$1,709/mo (21.2% of income)
Avondale, AZ
$1,708/mo (21.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Casa Grande, AZ?

Median rent in Casa Grande is $1,711 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 21.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Casa Grande?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Casa Grande's current median rent is $1,711/mo, which leaves a $707/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Casa Grande?

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 36.8 hours a month to cover Casa Grande's median rent of $1,711.

Where is rent cheaper than Casa Grande for a physical therapist?

Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Scottsdale ($1,710/mo), Avondale ($1,709/mo), Avondale ($1,708/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Arizona state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Casa Grande, AZ. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.