Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Tupelo, MS?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.5% of gross income.
Tupelo 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 Tupelo, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Tupelo, MS →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Tupelo, MS?
Median rent in Tupelo is $1,381 a month. A typical physical therapist in Mississippi earns about $80,765 a year, which makes that rent 20.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Tupelo?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Mississippi (~$80,765/yr) supports up to $2,019 a month in rent. Tupelo's current median rent is $1,381/mo, which leaves a $638/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Tupelo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $39 an hour, a physical therapist in Mississippi works roughly 35.6 hours a month to cover Tupelo's median rent of $1,381.
Where is rent cheaper than Tupelo for a physical therapist?
Nearby Mississippi cities with lower median rent include Gulfport ($1,380/mo), Columbus ($1,379/mo), Columbus ($1,379/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.