Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Key West, FL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43.4% of gross income.
Key West 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 Key West, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Key West, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Key West, FL?
Median rent in Key West is $3,351 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 43.4% 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 Key West?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Key West's current median rent is $3,351/mo, which is $1,033/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Key West?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 75.2 hours a month to cover Key West's median rent of $3,351.
Where is rent cheaper than Key West for a physical therapist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Sunny Isles Beach ($3,346/mo), Indian River Shores ($3,333/mo), Sunny Isles Beach ($3,320/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.