Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Monrovia, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.3% of gross income.
Monrovia 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 Monrovia, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Monrovia, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Monrovia, CA?
Median rent in Monrovia is $2,872 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 29.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Monrovia?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Monrovia's current median rent is $2,872/mo, which leaves a $69/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Monrovia?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 50.8 hours a month to cover Monrovia's median rent of $2,872.
Where is rent cheaper than Monrovia for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Glendora ($2,871/mo), Stevenson Ranch ($2,871/mo), Glendora ($2,871/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.