Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Gold Canyon, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25% of gross income.
Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Gold Canyon, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Gold Canyon, AZ?
Median rent in Gold Canyon is $2,013 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 25% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Gold Canyon?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Gold Canyon's current median rent is $2,013/mo, which leaves a $405/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Gold Canyon?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 43.3 hours a month to cover Gold Canyon's median rent of $2,013.
Where is rent cheaper than Gold Canyon for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Litchfield Park ($2,010/mo), Vail ($2,010/mo), Buckeye ($2,004/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.