Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Dedham, MA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.5% of gross income.
Dedham rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Dedham, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Dedham, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Dedham, MA?
Median rent in Dedham is $3,226 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 33.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Dedham?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. Dedham's current median rent is $3,226/mo, which is $334/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Dedham?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 58 hours a month to cover Dedham's median rent of $3,226.
Where is rent cheaper than Dedham for a physical therapist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Lexington ($3,225/mo), Belmont ($3,223/mo), Wilmington ($3,218/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.