Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Winston-Salem, NC?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.7% of gross income.
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Winston-Salem, NC →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Winston-Salem, NC?
Median rent in Winston-Salem is $1,537 a month. A typical physical therapist in North Carolina earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 19.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Winston-Salem?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in North Carolina (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Winston-Salem's current median rent is $1,537/mo, which leaves a $806/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Winston-Salem?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in North Carolina works roughly 34.1 hours a month to cover Winston-Salem's median rent of $1,537.
Where is rent cheaper than Winston-Salem for a physical therapist?
Nearby North Carolina cities with lower median rent include China Grove ($1,536/mo), New Bern ($1,534/mo), Waynesville ($1,533/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.