Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Biddeford, ME?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.6% of gross income.

Biddeford rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maine state estimate).

Biddeford median rent
$1,982/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Maine)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
25.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Biddeford's median rent of $1,982 leaves roughly $336/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 44.5 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 Maine cities have lower median rent than Biddeford, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Orono, ME
$1,975/mo (25.6% of income)
Brunswick, ME
$1,971/mo (25.5% of income)
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$1,918/mo (24.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Biddeford, ME?

Median rent in Biddeford is $1,982 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maine earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 25.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Biddeford?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maine (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Biddeford's current median rent is $1,982/mo, which leaves a $336/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Maine works roughly 44.5 hours a month to cover Biddeford's median rent of $1,982.

Where is rent cheaper than Biddeford for a physical therapist?

Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Orono ($1,975/mo), Brunswick ($1,971/mo), Old Orchard Beach ($1,918/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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