Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Carrollton, GA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.6% of gross income.

Carrollton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Carrollton median rent
$1,470/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Georgia)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
18.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Carrollton's median rent of $1,470 leaves roughly $898/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 32.3 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Carrollton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Covington, GA
$1,469/mo (18.6% of income)
East Point, GA
$1,469/mo (18.6% of income)
Statesboro, GA
$1,469/mo (18.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Carrollton, GA?

Median rent in Carrollton is $1,470 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 18.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Carrollton?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Carrollton's current median rent is $1,470/mo, which leaves a $898/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 32.3 hours a month to cover Carrollton's median rent of $1,470.

Where is rent cheaper than Carrollton for a physical therapist?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Covington ($1,469/mo), East Point ($1,469/mo), Statesboro ($1,469/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 Carrollton, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.