Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Birmingham, MI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.4% of gross income.
Birmingham rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Michigan 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 Michigan cities have lower median rent than Birmingham, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Birmingham, MI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Birmingham, MI?
Median rent in Birmingham is $3,221 a month. A typical physical therapist in Michigan earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 40.4% 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 Birmingham?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Michigan (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. Birmingham's current median rent is $3,221/mo, which is $828/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Birmingham?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Michigan works roughly 70 hours a month to cover Birmingham's median rent of $3,221.
Where is rent cheaper than Birmingham for a physical therapist?
Nearby Michigan cities with lower median rent include Bloomfield Hills ($2,995/mo), Bloomfield Hills ($2,960/mo), Bloomfield Hills ($2,944/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.