Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Monument, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.6% of gross income.
Monument 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 Monument, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Monument, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Monument, CO?
Median rent in Monument is $2,148 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 24.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Monument?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Monument's current median rent is $2,148/mo, which leaves a $469/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Monument?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 42.7 hours a month to cover Monument's median rent of $2,148.
Where is rent cheaper than Monument for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Parker ($2,144/mo), Parker ($2,144/mo), Fountain ($2,144/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.