Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Glenwood Springs, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.3% of gross income.
Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Glenwood Springs, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Glenwood Springs, CO?
Median rent in Glenwood Springs is $2,468 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 28.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Glenwood Springs?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Glenwood Springs's current median rent is $2,468/mo, which leaves a $149/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Glenwood Springs?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 49 hours a month to cover Glenwood Springs's median rent of $2,468.
Where is rent cheaper than Glenwood Springs for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Evergreen ($2,464/mo), Highlands Ranch ($2,461/mo), Steamboat Springs ($2,459/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.