Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Saint Augustine, FL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27% of gross income.

Saint Augustine rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Saint Augustine median rent
$2,090/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
27%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Saint Augustine's median rent of $2,090 leaves roughly $228/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 46.9 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 Saint Augustine, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Lake Park, FL
$2,089/mo (27% of income)
Coral Gables, FL
$2,089/mo (27% of income)
Nokomis, FL
$2,089/mo (27% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Saint Augustine, FL?

Median rent in Saint Augustine is $2,090 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 27% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Saint Augustine?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Saint Augustine's current median rent is $2,090/mo, which leaves a $228/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Saint Augustine?

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 46.9 hours a month to cover Saint Augustine's median rent of $2,090.

Where is rent cheaper than Saint Augustine for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Lake Park ($2,089/mo), Coral Gables ($2,089/mo), Nokomis ($2,089/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 Saint Augustine, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.