Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Commerce City, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.5% of gross income.
Commerce City rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Commerce City, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Commerce City, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Commerce City, CO?
Median rent in Commerce City is $2,484 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 28.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Commerce City?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Commerce City's current median rent is $2,484/mo, which leaves a $133/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Commerce City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 49.3 hours a month to cover Commerce City's median rent of $2,484.
Where is rent cheaper than Commerce City for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Boulder ($2,483/mo), Glenwood Springs ($2,482/mo), Boulder ($2,475/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.