Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Artesia, NM?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.5% of gross income.
Artesia rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Mexico 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 Mexico cities have lower median rent than Artesia, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Artesia, NM?
Median rent in Artesia is $2,583 a month. A typical physical therapist in New Mexico earns about $89,739 a year, which makes that rent 34.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Artesia?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New Mexico (~$89,739/yr) supports up to $2,243 a month in rent. Artesia's current median rent is $2,583/mo, which is $340/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Artesia?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in New Mexico works roughly 59.9 hours a month to cover Artesia's median rent of $2,583.
Where is rent cheaper than Artesia for a physical therapist?
Nearby New Mexico cities with lower median rent include Los Alamos ($2,544/mo), Los Lunas ($2,125/mo), Los Lunas ($2,043/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.