Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Beverly Hills, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 44% of gross income.
Beverly Hills rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California 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 California cities have lower median rent than Beverly Hills, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Beverly Hills, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Beverly Hills, CA?
Median rent in Beverly Hills is $4,314 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 44% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Beverly Hills?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Beverly Hills's current median rent is $4,314/mo, which is $1,373/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Beverly Hills?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 76.3 hours a month to cover Beverly Hills's median rent of $4,314.
Where is rent cheaper than Beverly Hills for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Carpinteria ($4,307/mo), Rancho Palos Verdes ($4,300/mo), Palo Alto ($4,299/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.