Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Saint Simons Island, GA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.3% of gross income.

Saint Simons Island rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Saint Simons Island median rent
$2,947/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Georgia)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
37.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Saint Simons Island's median rent of $2,947 exceeds that threshold by $579/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 64.7 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 Saint Simons Island, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Statham, GA
$2,588/mo (32.8% of income)
Johns Creek, GA
$2,561/mo (32.4% of income)
Dacula, GA
$2,558/mo (32.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Saint Simons Island, GA?

Median rent in Saint Simons Island is $2,947 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 37.3% 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 Saint Simons Island?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Saint Simons Island's current median rent is $2,947/mo, which is $579/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 64.7 hours a month to cover Saint Simons Island's median rent of $2,947.

Where is rent cheaper than Saint Simons Island for a physical therapist?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Statham ($2,588/mo), Johns Creek ($2,561/mo), Dacula ($2,558/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 Saint Simons Island, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.