Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Rio Rico, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.5% of gross income.
Rio Rico rent: May 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 Rio Rico, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Rio Rico, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Rio Rico, AZ?
Median rent in Rio Rico is $1,407 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 17.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Rio Rico?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Rio Rico's current median rent is $1,407/mo, which leaves a $1,011/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Rio Rico?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 30.3 hours a month to cover Rio Rico's median rent of $1,407.
Where is rent cheaper than Rio Rico for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Kingman ($1,406/mo), Kingman ($1,405/mo), Kingman ($1,402/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.