Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Collingswood, NJ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.2% of gross income.
Collingswood rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Jersey 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 Jersey cities have lower median rent than Collingswood, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Collingswood, NJ?
Median rent in Collingswood is $1,601 a month. A typical physical therapist in New Jersey earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 17.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Collingswood?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New Jersey (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Collingswood's current median rent is $1,601/mo, which leaves a $1,191/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Collingswood?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in New Jersey works roughly 29.8 hours a month to cover Collingswood's median rent of $1,601.
Where is rent cheaper than Collingswood for a physical therapist?
Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Kearny ($1,597/mo), Mt Laurel Township ($1,588/mo), Millville ($1,586/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.