Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in San Clemente, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.1% of gross income.
San Clemente 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 San Clemente, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for San Clemente, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in San Clemente, CA?
Median rent in San Clemente is $3,442 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 35.1% 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 San Clemente?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. San Clemente's current median rent is $3,442/mo, which is $501/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in San Clemente?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 60.8 hours a month to cover San Clemente's median rent of $3,442.
Where is rent cheaper than San Clemente for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Sunnyvale ($3,440/mo), South San Francisco ($3,440/mo), Hacienda Heights ($3,439/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.