Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wahiawa, HI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.6% of gross income.
Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wahiawa, HI?
Median rent in Wahiawa is $2,385 a month. A typical physical therapist in Hawaii earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 26.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wahiawa?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Hawaii (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Wahiawa's current median rent is $2,385/mo, which leaves a $307/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wahiawa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Hawaii works roughly 46.1 hours a month to cover Wahiawa's median rent of $2,385.
Where is rent cheaper than Wahiawa for a physical therapist?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Pearl City ($2,382/mo), Aiea ($2,380/mo), Aiea ($2,365/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.