Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Savannah, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.9% of gross income.
Savannah 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 Savannah, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Savannah, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Savannah, GA?
Median rent in Savannah is $1,807 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 22.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Savannah?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Savannah's current median rent is $1,807/mo, which leaves a $561/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Savannah?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 39.7 hours a month to cover Savannah's median rent of $1,807.
Where is rent cheaper than Savannah for a physical therapist?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Pooler ($1,806/mo), Brookhaven ($1,805/mo), Grovetown ($1,805/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.