Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Long Beach, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.1% of gross income.
Long Beach 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 Long Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Long Beach, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Long Beach, CA?
Median rent in Long Beach is $2,364 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 24.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Long Beach?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Long Beach's current median rent is $2,364/mo, which leaves a $577/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Long Beach?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 41.8 hours a month to cover Long Beach's median rent of $2,364.
Where is rent cheaper than Long Beach for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Rosamond ($2,363/mo), Gardena ($2,363/mo), Los Banos ($2,363/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.