Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Opelousas, LA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.8% of gross income.
Opelousas rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana 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 Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Opelousas, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Opelousas, LA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Opelousas, LA?
Median rent in Opelousas is $994 a month. A typical physical therapist in Louisiana earns about $86,748 a year, which makes that rent 13.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Opelousas?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Louisiana (~$86,748/yr) supports up to $2,169 a month in rent. Opelousas's current median rent is $994/mo, which leaves a $1,175/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Opelousas?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Louisiana works roughly 23.8 hours a month to cover Opelousas's median rent of $994.
Where is rent cheaper than Opelousas for a physical therapist?
Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Pineville ($991/mo), Pineville ($980/mo), Monroe ($976/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.