Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Orono, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21% of gross income.
Orono 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 Orono, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Orono, ME?
Median rent in Orono is $1,625 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maine earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 21% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Orono?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maine (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Orono's current median rent is $1,625/mo, which leaves a $693/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Orono?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Maine works roughly 36.4 hours a month to cover Orono's median rent of $1,625.
Where is rent cheaper than Orono for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Auburn ($1,622/mo), Springvale ($1,620/mo), Auburn ($1,611/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.