Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Newport Beach, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43.7% of gross income.
Newport 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 Newport Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Newport Beach, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Newport Beach, CA?
Median rent in Newport Beach is $4,285 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 43.7% 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 Newport Beach?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Newport Beach's current median rent is $4,285/mo, which is $1,344/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Newport Beach?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 75.8 hours a month to cover Newport Beach's median rent of $4,285.
Where is rent cheaper than Newport Beach for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Menlo Park ($4,278/mo), Altadena ($4,275/mo), Carmel-by-the-Sea ($4,269/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.