Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Derry, NH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.5% of gross income.
Derry rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Derry, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Derry, NH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Derry, NH?
Median rent in Derry is $2,357 a month. A typical physical therapist in New Hampshire earns about $102,701 a year, which makes that rent 27.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Derry?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New Hampshire (~$102,701/yr) supports up to $2,568 a month in rent. Derry's current median rent is $2,357/mo, which leaves a $211/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Derry?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in New Hampshire works roughly 47.7 hours a month to cover Derry's median rent of $2,357.
Where is rent cheaper than Derry for a physical therapist?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Lebanon ($2,333/mo), Exeter ($2,288/mo), Hooksett ($2,286/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.