Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Clovis, NM?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.1% of gross income.
Clovis rent: June 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 Clovis, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Clovis, NM?
Median rent in Clovis is $1,206 a month. A typical physical therapist in New Mexico earns about $89,739 a year, which makes that rent 16.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Clovis?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New Mexico (~$89,739/yr) supports up to $2,243 a month in rent. Clovis's current median rent is $1,206/mo, which leaves a $1,037/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Clovis?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in New Mexico works roughly 28 hours a month to cover Clovis's median rent of $1,206.
Where is rent cheaper than Clovis for a physical therapist?
Nearby New Mexico cities with lower median rent include Roswell ($1,156/mo), Rio Rancho ($1,155/mo), Albuquerque ($1,094/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.