Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Shrewsbury, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.9% of gross income.
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Shrewsbury, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Shrewsbury, MA?
Median rent in Shrewsbury is $2,399 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 24.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Shrewsbury?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. Shrewsbury's current median rent is $2,399/mo, which leaves a $493/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Shrewsbury?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 43.1 hours a month to cover Shrewsbury's median rent of $2,399.
Where is rent cheaper than Shrewsbury for a physical therapist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Medford ($2,398/mo), Winthrop ($2,396/mo), Weymouth ($2,396/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.