Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Montrose, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.2% of gross income.
Montrose 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 Montrose, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Montrose, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Montrose, CO?
Median rent in Montrose is $2,027 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 23.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Montrose?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Montrose's current median rent is $2,027/mo, which leaves a $590/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Montrose?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 40.3 hours a month to cover Montrose's median rent of $2,027.
Where is rent cheaper than Montrose for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Fountain ($2,026/mo), Fountain ($2,026/mo), Durango ($2,026/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.