Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Auburn, GA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.3% of gross income.

Auburn rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Auburn median rent
$2,391/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Georgia)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
30.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Auburn's median rent of $2,391 exceeds that threshold by $23/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 52.5 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Auburn, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Saint Simons Island, GA
$2,389/mo (30.3% of income)
Braselton, GA
$2,387/mo (30.2% of income)
Braselton, GA
$2,383/mo (30.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Auburn, GA?

Median rent in Auburn is $2,391 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 30.3% 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 Auburn?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Auburn's current median rent is $2,391/mo, which is $23/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 52.5 hours a month to cover Auburn's median rent of $2,391.

Where is rent cheaper than Auburn for a physical therapist?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Saint Simons Island ($2,389/mo), Braselton ($2,387/mo), Braselton ($2,383/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Georgia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Auburn, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.