Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Los Altos, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 81.5% of gross income.
Los Altos 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 Los Altos, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Los Altos, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Los Altos, CA?
Median rent in Los Altos is $7,992 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 81.5% 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 Los Altos?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Los Altos's current median rent is $7,992/mo, which is $5,051/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Los Altos?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 141.3 hours a month to cover Los Altos's median rent of $7,992.
Where is rent cheaper than Los Altos for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Del Mar ($7,867/mo), San Marino ($7,489/mo), Monte Sereno ($7,150/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.