Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wichita, KS?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.3% of gross income.
Wichita 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 Wichita, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Wichita, KS →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wichita, KS?
Median rent in Wichita is $1,146 a month. A typical physical therapist in Kansas earns about $89,739 a year, which makes that rent 15.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wichita?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Kansas (~$89,739/yr) supports up to $2,243 a month in rent. Wichita's current median rent is $1,146/mo, which leaves a $1,097/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wichita?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Kansas works roughly 26.6 hours a month to cover Wichita's median rent of $1,146.
Where is rent cheaper than Wichita for a physical therapist?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Topeka ($1,145/mo), Topeka ($1,142/mo), Junction City ($1,138/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.