Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Dakota Ridge, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.8% of gross income.
Dakota Ridge rent: February 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 Dakota Ridge, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Dakota Ridge, CO?
Median rent in Dakota Ridge is $1,727 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 19.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Dakota Ridge?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Dakota Ridge's current median rent is $1,727/mo, which leaves a $890/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Dakota Ridge?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 34.3 hours a month to cover Dakota Ridge's median rent of $1,727.
Where is rent cheaper than Dakota Ridge for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Evans ($1,724/mo), Brighton ($1,723/mo), Colorado Springs ($1,723/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.