Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Florence-Graham, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.1% of gross income.
Florence-Graham rent: July 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 Florence-Graham, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Florence-Graham, CA?
Median rent in Florence-Graham is $2,559 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 26.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Florence-Graham?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Florence-Graham's current median rent is $2,559/mo, which leaves a $382/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Florence-Graham?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 45.2 hours a month to cover Florence-Graham's median rent of $2,559.
Where is rent cheaper than Florence-Graham for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Daly City ($2,558/mo), Westminster ($2,558/mo), Pleasant Hill ($2,557/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.