Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Mountain View, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.2% of gross income.
Mountain View 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 Mountain View, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Mountain View, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Mountain View, CA?
Median rent in Mountain View is $4,334 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 44.2% 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 Mountain View?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Mountain View's current median rent is $4,334/mo, which is $1,393/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Mountain View?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 76.6 hours a month to cover Mountain View's median rent of $4,334.
Where is rent cheaper than Mountain View for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Sausalito ($4,330/mo), Carpinteria ($4,329/mo), Sausalito ($4,328/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.