Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Topeka, KS?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.2% of gross income.
Topeka 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 Topeka, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Topeka, KS →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Topeka, KS?
Median rent in Topeka is $1,283 a month. A typical physical therapist in Kansas earns about $89,739 a year, which makes that rent 17.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Topeka?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Kansas (~$89,739/yr) supports up to $2,243 a month in rent. Topeka's current median rent is $1,283/mo, which leaves a $960/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Topeka?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Kansas works roughly 29.7 hours a month to cover Topeka's median rent of $1,283.
Where is rent cheaper than Topeka for a physical therapist?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Kansas City ($1,274/mo), Leavenworth ($1,273/mo), Overland Park ($1,269/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.