Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Cromwell, CT?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.4% of gross income.

Cromwell rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut state estimate).

Cromwell median rent
$2,140/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Connecticut)
$109,681/yr
Rent as % of income
23.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,140, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,742/mo in rent. Cromwell's median rent of $2,140 leaves roughly $602/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 40.6 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Connecticut cities have lower median rent than Cromwell, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Derby, CT
$2,139/mo (23.4% of income)
West Hartford, CT
$2,135/mo (23.4% of income)
Hamden, CT
$2,134/mo (23.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Cromwell, CT?

Median rent in Cromwell is $2,140 a month. A typical physical therapist in Connecticut earns about $109,681 a year, which makes that rent 23.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Cromwell?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Connecticut (~$109,681/yr) supports up to $2,742 a month in rent. Cromwell's current median rent is $2,140/mo, which leaves a $602/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Cromwell?

At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a physical therapist in Connecticut works roughly 40.6 hours a month to cover Cromwell's median rent of $2,140.

Where is rent cheaper than Cromwell for a physical therapist?

Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include Derby ($2,139/mo), West Hartford ($2,135/mo), Hamden ($2,134/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Connecticut state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Cromwell, CT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.