Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fountain Valley, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.5% of gross income.
Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Fountain Valley, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fountain Valley, CA?
Median rent in Fountain Valley is $2,698 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 27.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fountain Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Fountain Valley's current median rent is $2,698/mo, which leaves a $243/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Fountain Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 47.7 hours a month to cover Fountain Valley's median rent of $2,698.
Where is rent cheaper than Fountain Valley for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Fallbrook ($2,697/mo), Lafayette ($2,697/mo), Azusa ($2,697/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.