Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New Bedford, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.9% of gross income.
New Bedford 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 New Bedford, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for New Bedford, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in New Bedford, MA?
Median rent in New Bedford is $1,916 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 19.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New Bedford?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. New Bedford's current median rent is $1,916/mo, which leaves a $976/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New Bedford?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 34.5 hours a month to cover New Bedford's median rent of $1,916.
Where is rent cheaper than New Bedford for a physical therapist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Westfield ($1,910/mo), Leominster ($1,908/mo), Boxboro ($1,906/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.