Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Kailua, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.6% of gross income.
Kailua rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii 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 Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Kailua, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Kailua, HI?
Median rent in Kailua is $4,006 a month. A typical physical therapist in Hawaii earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 44.6% 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 Kailua?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Hawaii (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Kailua's current median rent is $4,006/mo, which is $1,314/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Kailua?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Hawaii works roughly 77.4 hours a month to cover Kailua's median rent of $4,006.
Where is rent cheaper than Kailua for a physical therapist?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Lahaina ($3,974/mo), Lahaina ($3,956/mo), Lahaina ($3,931/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.