Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Daytona Beach, FL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.3% of gross income.

Daytona Beach rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Daytona Beach median rent
$1,565/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
20.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Daytona Beach's median rent of $1,565 leaves roughly $753/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 35.1 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 Daytona Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Village of Palmetto Bay, FL
$1,564/mo (20.2% of income)
Altamonte Springs, FL
$1,564/mo (20.2% of income)
Lake City, FL
$1,563/mo (20.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Daytona Beach, FL?

Median rent in Daytona Beach is $1,565 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 20.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Daytona Beach?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Daytona Beach's current median rent is $1,565/mo, which leaves a $753/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Daytona Beach?

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 35.1 hours a month to cover Daytona Beach's median rent of $1,565.

Where is rent cheaper than Daytona Beach for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Village of Palmetto Bay ($1,564/mo), Altamonte Springs ($1,564/mo), Lake City ($1,563/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 Daytona Beach, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.