Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Saco, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.8% of gross income.
Saco 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 Saco, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Saco, ME →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Saco, ME?
Median rent in Saco is $2,226 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maine earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 28.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Saco?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maine (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Saco's current median rent is $2,226/mo, which leaves a $92/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Saco?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Maine works roughly 49.9 hours a month to cover Saco's median rent of $2,226.
Where is rent cheaper than Saco for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Yarmouth ($2,224/mo), Portland ($2,221/mo), Portland ($2,211/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.