Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Flagstaff, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.3% of gross income.
Flagstaff rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona 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 Arizona cities have lower median rent than Flagstaff, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Flagstaff, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Flagstaff, AZ?
Median rent in Flagstaff is $2,117 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 26.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Flagstaff?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Flagstaff's current median rent is $2,117/mo, which leaves a $301/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Flagstaff?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 45.5 hours a month to cover Flagstaff's median rent of $2,117.
Where is rent cheaper than Flagstaff for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Fountain Hills ($2,116/mo), Scottsdale ($2,113/mo), Scottsdale ($2,101/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.