Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Keaau, HI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.7% of gross income.
Keaau 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 Keaau, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Keaau, HI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Keaau, HI?
Median rent in Keaau is $2,217 a month. A typical physical therapist in Hawaii earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 24.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Keaau?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Hawaii (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Keaau's current median rent is $2,217/mo, which leaves a $475/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Keaau?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Hawaii works roughly 42.8 hours a month to cover Keaau's median rent of $2,217.
Where is rent cheaper than Keaau for a physical therapist?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Waianae ($2,215/mo), Waianae ($2,208/mo), Waianae ($2,208/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.