Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Maurice, LA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27% of gross income.

Maurice rent: March 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).

Maurice median rent
$1,950/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Louisiana)
$86,748/yr
Rent as % of income
27%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,229, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,169/mo in rent. Maurice's median rent of $1,950 leaves roughly $219/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 46.8 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Maurice, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Belle Chasse, LA
$1,938/mo (26.8% of income)
Youngsville, LA
$1,928/mo (26.7% of income)
Youngsville, LA
$1,926/mo (26.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Maurice, LA?

Median rent in Maurice is $1,950 a month. A typical physical therapist in Louisiana earns about $86,748 a year, which makes that rent 27% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Maurice?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Louisiana (~$86,748/yr) supports up to $2,169 a month in rent. Maurice's current median rent is $1,950/mo, which leaves a $219/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Maurice?

At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Louisiana works roughly 46.8 hours a month to cover Maurice's median rent of $1,950.

Where is rent cheaper than Maurice for a physical therapist?

Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Belle Chasse ($1,938/mo), Youngsville ($1,928/mo), Youngsville ($1,926/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Louisiana state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Maurice, LA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.