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

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.4% of gross income.

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

Saint Augustine Beach median rent
$2,197/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
28.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Saint Augustine Beach's median rent of $2,197 leaves roughly $121/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 49.3 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 Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Madeira Beach, FL
$2,195/mo (28.4% of income)
Tamarac, FL
$2,195/mo (28.4% of income)
Ruskin, FL
$2,195/mo (28.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Saint Augustine Beach is $2,197 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 28.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

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

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Saint Augustine Beach's current median rent is $2,197/mo, which leaves a $121/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 49.3 hours a month to cover Saint Augustine Beach's median rent of $2,197.

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

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Madeira Beach ($2,195/mo), Tamarac ($2,195/mo), Ruskin ($2,195/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 Beach, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.