Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Redondo Beach, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.1% of gross income.
Redondo 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 Redondo Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Redondo Beach, CA?
Median rent in Redondo Beach is $3,543 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 36.1% 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 Redondo Beach?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Redondo Beach's current median rent is $3,543/mo, which is $602/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Redondo Beach?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 62.6 hours a month to cover Redondo Beach's median rent of $3,543.
Where is rent cheaper than Redondo Beach for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Burlingame ($3,542/mo), Cerritos ($3,541/mo), Pacifica ($3,541/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.