Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Las Cruces, NM?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19% of gross income.
Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Las Cruces, NM →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Las Cruces, NM?
Median rent in Las Cruces is $1,424 a month. A typical physical therapist in New Mexico earns about $89,739 a year, which makes that rent 19% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Las Cruces?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New Mexico (~$89,739/yr) supports up to $2,243 a month in rent. Las Cruces's current median rent is $1,424/mo, which leaves a $819/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Las Cruces?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in New Mexico works roughly 33 hours a month to cover Las Cruces's median rent of $1,424.
Where is rent cheaper than Las Cruces for a physical therapist?
Nearby New Mexico cities with lower median rent include Hobbs ($1,400/mo), Roswell ($1,399/mo), Hobbs ($1,398/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.