Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Takoma Park, MD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.1% of gross income.
Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Takoma Park, MD?
Median rent in Takoma Park is $1,623 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maryland earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 18.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Takoma Park?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maryland (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Takoma Park's current median rent is $1,623/mo, which leaves a $1,069/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Takoma Park?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Maryland works roughly 31.3 hours a month to cover Takoma Park's median rent of $1,623.
Where is rent cheaper than Takoma Park for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Glen Burnie ($1,622/mo), East Riverdale ($1,621/mo), Glen Burnie ($1,621/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.