Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Green Cove Springs, FL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.8% of gross income.

Green Cove Springs rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Green Cove Springs median rent
$2,147/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
27.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Green Cove Springs's median rent of $2,147 leaves roughly $171/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 48.2 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 Green Cove Springs, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Navarre, FL
$2,146/mo (27.8% of income)
Gibsonton, FL
$2,145/mo (27.8% of income)
Riverview, FL
$2,145/mo (27.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Green Cove Springs, FL?

Median rent in Green Cove Springs is $2,147 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 27.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Green Cove Springs?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Green Cove Springs's current median rent is $2,147/mo, which leaves a $171/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Green Cove Springs?

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 48.2 hours a month to cover Green Cove Springs's median rent of $2,147.

Where is rent cheaper than Green Cove Springs for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Navarre ($2,146/mo), Gibsonton ($2,145/mo), Riverview ($2,145/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 Green Cove Springs, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.