Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Junction City, KS?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.9% of gross income.
Junction City rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kansas 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 Kansas cities have lower median rent than Junction City, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Junction City, KS →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Junction City, KS?
Median rent in Junction City is $1,261 a month. A typical physical therapist in Kansas earns about $89,739 a year, which makes that rent 16.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Junction City?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Kansas (~$89,739/yr) supports up to $2,243 a month in rent. Junction City's current median rent is $1,261/mo, which leaves a $982/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Junction City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Kansas works roughly 29.2 hours a month to cover Junction City's median rent of $1,261.
Where is rent cheaper than Junction City for a physical therapist?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Topeka ($1,259/mo), Manhattan ($1,252/mo), Shawnee ($1,243/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.