Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Springfield, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.4% of gross income.
Springfield 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 Springfield, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Springfield, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Springfield, GA?
Median rent in Springfield is $1,924 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 24.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Springfield?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Springfield's current median rent is $1,924/mo, which leaves a $444/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Springfield?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 42.2 hours a month to cover Springfield's median rent of $1,924.
Where is rent cheaper than Springfield for a physical therapist?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Harlem ($1,923/mo), Peachtree City ($1,923/mo), Villa Rica ($1,923/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.