Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Lynn, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.9% of gross income.
Lynn 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 Lynn, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Lynn, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Lynn, MA?
Median rent in Lynn is $2,300 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 23.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Lynn?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. Lynn's current median rent is $2,300/mo, which leaves a $592/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Lynn?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 41.4 hours a month to cover Lynn's median rent of $2,300.
Where is rent cheaper than Lynn for a physical therapist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Haverhill ($2,298/mo), Haverhill ($2,288/mo), Clinton ($2,286/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.