Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Boca Raton, FL?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 38% of gross income.

Boca Raton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Boca Raton median rent
$2,940/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
38%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Boca Raton's median rent of $2,940 exceeds that threshold by $622/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 65.9 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Florida cities have lower median rent than Boca Raton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Westview, FL
$2,938/mo (38% of income)
Doral, FL
$2,937/mo (38% of income)
Doral, FL
$2,937/mo (38% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Boca Raton, FL?

Median rent in Boca Raton is $2,940 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 38% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Boca Raton?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Boca Raton's current median rent is $2,940/mo, which is $622/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Boca Raton?

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 65.9 hours a month to cover Boca Raton's median rent of $2,940.

Where is rent cheaper than Boca Raton for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Westview ($2,938/mo), Doral ($2,937/mo), Doral ($2,937/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Florida state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Boca Raton, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.