Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Del Mar, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 80.2% of gross income.
Del Mar 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 Del Mar, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Del Mar, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Del Mar, CA?
Median rent in Del Mar is $7,867 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 80.2% 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 Del Mar?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Del Mar's current median rent is $7,867/mo, which is $4,926/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Del Mar?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 139.1 hours a month to cover Del Mar's median rent of $7,867.
Where is rent cheaper than Del Mar for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Los Altos ($7,513/mo), San Marino ($7,489/mo), Topanga ($7,150/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.