Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New Port Richey, FL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23% of gross income.
New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for New Port Richey, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in New Port Richey, FL?
Median rent in New Port Richey is $1,781 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 23% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New Port Richey?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. New Port Richey's current median rent is $1,781/mo, which leaves a $537/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New Port Richey?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 39.9 hours a month to cover New Port Richey's median rent of $1,781.
Where is rent cheaper than New Port Richey for a physical therapist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Miami Gardens ($1,780/mo), Greater Northdale ($1,780/mo), Largo ($1,780/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.