Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Montgomery Village, MD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.9% of gross income.
Montgomery Village rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland 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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Montgomery Village, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Montgomery Village, MD →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Montgomery Village, MD?
Median rent in Montgomery Village is $2,410 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maryland earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 26.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Montgomery Village?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maryland (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Montgomery Village's current median rent is $2,410/mo, which leaves a $282/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Montgomery Village?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Maryland works roughly 46.5 hours a month to cover Montgomery Village's median rent of $2,410.
Where is rent cheaper than Montgomery Village for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Brandywine ($2,409/mo), Pasadena ($2,409/mo), Bowie ($2,408/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.