Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Surprise, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.9% of gross income.
Surprise 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 Surprise, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Surprise, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Surprise, AZ?
Median rent in Surprise is $1,927 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 23.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Surprise?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Surprise's current median rent is $1,927/mo, which leaves a $491/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Surprise?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 41.4 hours a month to cover Surprise's median rent of $1,927.
Where is rent cheaper than Surprise for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Prescott ($1,925/mo), Prescott ($1,924/mo), Prescott ($1,924/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.