Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Papillion, NE?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.9% of gross income.

Papillion rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nebraska state estimate).

Papillion median rent
$1,693/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Nebraska)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
21.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Papillion's median rent of $1,693 leaves roughly $625/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 38 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Nebraska cities have lower median rent than Papillion, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Gretna, NE
$1,659/mo (21.5% of income)
Gretna, NE
$1,642/mo (21.2% of income)
Gretna, NE
$1,624/mo (21% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Papillion, NE?

Median rent in Papillion is $1,693 a month. A typical physical therapist in Nebraska earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 21.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Papillion?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Nebraska (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Papillion's current median rent is $1,693/mo, which leaves a $625/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Papillion?

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Nebraska works roughly 38 hours a month to cover Papillion's median rent of $1,693.

Where is rent cheaper than Papillion for a physical therapist?

Nearby Nebraska cities with lower median rent include Gretna ($1,659/mo), Gretna ($1,642/mo), Gretna ($1,624/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Nebraska state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Papillion, NE. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.