Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in North Andover, MA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.5% of gross income.

North Andover rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts state estimate).

North Andover median rent
$2,846/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Massachusetts)
$115,664/yr
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,639, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,892/mo in rent. North Andover's median rent of $2,846 leaves roughly $46/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 51.2 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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than North Andover, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Walpole, MA
$2,844/mo (29.5% of income)
Walpole, MA
$2,842/mo (29.5% of income)
Sharon, MA
$2,840/mo (29.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in North Andover, MA?

Median rent in North Andover is $2,846 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 29.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in North Andover?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. North Andover's current median rent is $2,846/mo, which leaves a $46/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 51.2 hours a month to cover North Andover's median rent of $2,846.

Where is rent cheaper than North Andover for a physical therapist?

Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Walpole ($2,844/mo), Walpole ($2,842/mo), Sharon ($2,840/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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