Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in East Haven, CT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.8% of gross income.
East Haven rent: June 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 East Haven, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for East Haven, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in East Haven, CT?
Median rent in East Haven is $2,084 a month. A typical physical therapist in Connecticut earns about $109,681 a year, which makes that rent 22.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in East Haven?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Connecticut (~$109,681/yr) supports up to $2,742 a month in rent. East Haven's current median rent is $2,084/mo, which leaves a $658/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in East Haven?
At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a physical therapist in Connecticut works roughly 39.5 hours a month to cover East Haven's median rent of $2,084.
Where is rent cheaper than East Haven for a physical therapist?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include South Windsor ($2,083/mo), Stratford ($2,082/mo), Hamden ($2,080/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.