Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New Haven, CT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.5% of gross income.
New 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 New Haven, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for New Haven, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in New Haven, CT?
Median rent in New Haven is $2,242 a month. A typical physical therapist in Connecticut earns about $109,681 a year, which makes that rent 24.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New Haven?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Connecticut (~$109,681/yr) supports up to $2,742 a month in rent. New Haven's current median rent is $2,242/mo, which leaves a $500/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New Haven?
At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a physical therapist in Connecticut works roughly 42.5 hours a month to cover New Haven's median rent of $2,242.
Where is rent cheaper than New Haven for a physical therapist?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include West Hartford ($2,241/mo), West Hartford ($2,239/mo), South Windsor ($2,235/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.