Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.7% of gross income.

Rancho Cucamonga rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).

Rancho Cucamonga median rent
$2,813/mo
Physical Therapist salary (California)
$117,658/yr
Rent as % of income
28.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,805, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,941/mo in rent. Rancho Cucamonga's median rent of $2,813 leaves roughly $128/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 49.7 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 Rancho Cucamonga, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Palmdale, CA
$2,812/mo (28.7% of income)
Temecula, CA
$2,811/mo (28.7% of income)
Torrance, CA
$2,811/mo (28.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?

Median rent in Rancho Cucamonga is $2,813 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 28.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Rancho Cucamonga?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Rancho Cucamonga's current median rent is $2,813/mo, which leaves a $128/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Rancho Cucamonga?

At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 49.7 hours a month to cover Rancho Cucamonga's median rent of $2,813.

Where is rent cheaper than Rancho Cucamonga for a physical therapist?

Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Palmdale ($2,812/mo), Temecula ($2,811/mo), Torrance ($2,811/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 Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.