Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Ladera Ranch, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38.4% of gross income.
Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Ladera Ranch, CA?
Median rent in Ladera Ranch is $3,769 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 38.4% 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 Ladera Ranch?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Ladera Ranch's current median rent is $3,769/mo, which is $828/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Ladera Ranch?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 66.6 hours a month to cover Ladera Ranch's median rent of $3,769.
Where is rent cheaper than Ladera Ranch for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Yorba Linda ($3,768/mo), Menlo Park ($3,768/mo), Los Gatos ($3,768/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.