Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Ojai, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.8% of gross income.
Ojai 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 Ojai, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Ojai, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Ojai, CA?
Median rent in Ojai is $3,706 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 37.8% 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 Ojai?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Ojai's current median rent is $3,706/mo, which is $765/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Ojai?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 65.5 hours a month to cover Ojai's median rent of $3,706.
Where is rent cheaper than Ojai for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Los Gatos ($3,705/mo), Foster City ($3,704/mo), San Carlos ($3,704/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.