Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wilmington, DE?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.1% of gross income.
Wilmington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Delaware 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 Delaware cities have lower median rent than Wilmington, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wilmington, DE?
Median rent in Wilmington is $1,872 a month. A typical physical therapist in Delaware earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 22.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wilmington?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Delaware (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Wilmington's current median rent is $1,872/mo, which leaves a $671/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wilmington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Delaware works roughly 38.3 hours a month to cover Wilmington's median rent of $1,872.
Where is rent cheaper than Wilmington for a physical therapist?
Nearby Delaware cities with lower median rent include New Castle ($1,747/mo), New Castle ($1,726/mo), Dover ($1,726/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.