Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Southern Pines, NC?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.7% of gross income.
Southern Pines rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Carolina 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 North Carolina cities have lower median rent than Southern Pines, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Southern Pines, NC →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Southern Pines, NC?
Median rent in Southern Pines is $1,770 a month. A typical physical therapist in North Carolina earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 22.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Southern Pines?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in North Carolina (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Southern Pines's current median rent is $1,770/mo, which leaves a $573/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Southern Pines?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in North Carolina works roughly 39.3 hours a month to cover Southern Pines's median rent of $1,770.
Where is rent cheaper than Southern Pines for a physical therapist?
Nearby North Carolina cities with lower median rent include Garner ($1,769/mo), Carthage ($1,768/mo), Denver ($1,768/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.