Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New London, CT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.4% of gross income.
New London 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 London, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for New London, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in New London, CT?
Median rent in New London is $1,586 a month. A typical physical therapist in Connecticut earns about $109,681 a year, which makes that rent 17.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New London?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Connecticut (~$109,681/yr) supports up to $2,742 a month in rent. New London's current median rent is $1,586/mo, which leaves a $1,156/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New London?
At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a physical therapist in Connecticut works roughly 30.1 hours a month to cover New London's median rent of $1,586.
Where is rent cheaper than New London for a physical therapist?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include New Britain ($1,585/mo), Bristol ($1,584/mo), Waterbury ($1,582/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.