Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Pueblo, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16% of gross income.
Pueblo 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 Pueblo, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Pueblo, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Pueblo, CO?
Median rent in Pueblo is $1,392 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 16% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Pueblo?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Pueblo's current median rent is $1,392/mo, which leaves a $1,225/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Pueblo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 27.7 hours a month to cover Pueblo's median rent of $1,392.
Where is rent cheaper than Pueblo for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Federal Heights ($1,391/mo), Aurora ($1,388/mo), Manitou Springs ($1,388/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.