Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Campbell, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.3% of gross income.
Campbell 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 Campbell, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Campbell, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Campbell, CA?
Median rent in Campbell is $3,364 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 34.3% 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 Campbell?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Campbell's current median rent is $3,364/mo, which is $423/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Campbell?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 59.5 hours a month to cover Campbell's median rent of $3,364.
Where is rent cheaper than Campbell for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Arcadia ($3,363/mo), Carlsbad ($3,363/mo), San Francisco ($3,362/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.