Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Saint Marys, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.1% of gross income.
Saint Marys rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Saint Marys, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Saint Marys, GA?
Median rent in Saint Marys is $1,588 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 20.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Saint Marys?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Saint Marys's current median rent is $1,588/mo, which leaves a $780/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Saint Marys?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 34.9 hours a month to cover Saint Marys's median rent of $1,588.
Where is rent cheaper than Saint Marys for a physical therapist?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Stockbridge ($1,587/mo), Oakwood ($1,587/mo), College Park ($1,586/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.