Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Tewksbury, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.9% of gross income.
Tewksbury 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 Tewksbury, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Tewksbury, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Tewksbury, MA?
Median rent in Tewksbury is $2,781 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 28.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Tewksbury?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. Tewksbury's current median rent is $2,781/mo, which leaves a $111/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Tewksbury?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 50 hours a month to cover Tewksbury's median rent of $2,781.
Where is rent cheaper than Tewksbury for a physical therapist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Peabody ($2,780/mo), Newburyport ($2,780/mo), Woburn ($2,780/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.