Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Kittery, ME?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.8% of gross income.
Kittery rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maine 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 Maine cities have lower median rent than Kittery, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Kittery, ME?
Median rent in Kittery is $2,459 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maine earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 31.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Kittery?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maine (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Kittery's current median rent is $2,459/mo, which is $141/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Kittery?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Maine works roughly 55.2 hours a month to cover Kittery's median rent of $2,459.
Where is rent cheaper than Kittery for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Freeport ($2,455/mo), Yarmouth ($2,455/mo), Freeport ($2,448/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.