Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Highlands Ranch, CO?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.4% of gross income.
Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Highlands Ranch, CO?
Median rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,650 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 30.4% 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 Highlands Ranch?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Highlands Ranch's current median rent is $2,650/mo, which is $33/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Highlands Ranch?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 52.6 hours a month to cover Highlands Ranch's median rent of $2,650.
Where is rent cheaper than Highlands Ranch for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Commerce City ($2,641/mo), Commerce City ($2,641/mo), Louisville ($2,634/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.