Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Gorham, ME?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.8% of gross income.

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

Gorham median rent
$2,150/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Maine)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
27.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Gorham's median rent of $2,150 leaves roughly $168/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 48.2 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 Gorham, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Saco, ME
$2,133/mo (27.6% of income)
Brunswick, ME
$2,125/mo (27.5% of income)
Brunswick, ME
$2,123/mo (27.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Gorham, ME?

Median rent in Gorham is $2,150 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maine earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 27.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Gorham?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maine (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Gorham's current median rent is $2,150/mo, which leaves a $168/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Maine works roughly 48.2 hours a month to cover Gorham's median rent of $2,150.

Where is rent cheaper than Gorham for a physical therapist?

Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Saco ($2,133/mo), Brunswick ($2,125/mo), Brunswick ($2,123/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 Gorham, ME. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.