Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Los Banos, CA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.1% of gross income.

Los Banos rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).

Los Banos median rent
$2,363/mo
Physical Therapist salary (California)
$117,658/yr
Rent as % of income
24.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,805, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,941/mo in rent. Los Banos's median rent of $2,363 leaves roughly $578/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 41.8 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Banos, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Loma Linda, CA
$2,362/mo (24.1% of income)
San Clemente, CA
$2,362/mo (24.1% of income)
Rocklin, CA
$2,362/mo (24.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Los Banos, CA?

Median rent in Los Banos is $2,363 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 Los Banos?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Los Banos's current median rent is $2,363/mo, which leaves a $578/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Los Banos?

At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 41.8 hours a month to cover Los Banos's median rent of $2,363.

Where is rent cheaper than Los Banos for a physical therapist?

Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Loma Linda ($2,362/mo), San Clemente ($2,362/mo), Rocklin ($2,362/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived California state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Los Banos, CA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.