Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Darien, CT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 60.2% of gross income.
Darien rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut 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 Connecticut cities have lower median rent than Darien, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Darien, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Darien, CT?
Median rent in Darien is $5,500 a month. A typical physical therapist in Connecticut earns about $109,681 a year, which makes that rent 60.2% 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 Darien?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Connecticut (~$109,681/yr) supports up to $2,742 a month in rent. Darien's current median rent is $5,500/mo, which is $2,758/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Darien?
At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a physical therapist in Connecticut works roughly 104.3 hours a month to cover Darien's median rent of $5,500.
Where is rent cheaper than Darien for a physical therapist?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include Greenwich ($5,206/mo), Greenwich ($4,913/mo), Greenwich ($4,791/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.