Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Ocean Springs, MS?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.6% of gross income.
Ocean Springs rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Mississippi 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 Mississippi cities have lower median rent than Ocean Springs, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Ocean Springs, MS →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Ocean Springs, MS?
Median rent in Ocean Springs is $1,723 a month. A typical physical therapist in Mississippi earns about $80,765 a year, which makes that rent 25.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Ocean Springs?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Mississippi (~$80,765/yr) supports up to $2,019 a month in rent. Ocean Springs's current median rent is $1,723/mo, which leaves a $296/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Ocean Springs?
At an hourly equivalent of about $39 an hour, a physical therapist in Mississippi works roughly 44.4 hours a month to cover Ocean Springs's median rent of $1,723.
Where is rent cheaper than Ocean Springs for a physical therapist?
Nearby Mississippi cities with lower median rent include Clinton ($1,702/mo), Clinton ($1,700/mo), Diberville ($1,700/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.