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).
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:
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View full rent data for Daytona Beach, FL →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.