Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in East Lyme, CT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.2% of gross income.
East Lyme 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 Lyme, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for East Lyme, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in East Lyme, CT?
Median rent in East Lyme is $2,574 a month. A typical physical therapist in Connecticut earns about $109,681 a year, which makes that rent 28.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in East Lyme?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Connecticut (~$109,681/yr) supports up to $2,742 a month in rent. East Lyme's current median rent is $2,574/mo, which leaves a $168/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in East Lyme?
At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a physical therapist in Connecticut works roughly 48.8 hours a month to cover East Lyme's median rent of $2,574.
Where is rent cheaper than East Lyme for a physical therapist?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include Branford ($2,564/mo), Shelton ($2,564/mo), Shelton ($2,557/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.