Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Presque Isle, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.9% of gross income.
Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Presque Isle, ME →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Presque Isle, ME?
Median rent in Presque Isle is $1,150 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maine earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 14.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Presque Isle?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maine (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Presque Isle's current median rent is $1,150/mo, which leaves a $1,168/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Presque Isle?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Maine works roughly 25.8 hours a month to cover Presque Isle's median rent of $1,150.
Where is rent cheaper than Presque Isle for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Bangor ($1,081/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.