Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Clarence, NY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.4% of gross income.
Clarence rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York 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 York cities have lower median rent than Clarence, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Clarence, NY?
Median rent in Clarence is $1,550 a month. A typical physical therapist in New York earns about $113,669 a year, which makes that rent 16.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Clarence?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New York (~$113,669/yr) supports up to $2,842 a month in rent. Clarence's current median rent is $1,550/mo, which leaves a $1,292/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Clarence?
At an hourly equivalent of about $55 an hour, a physical therapist in New York works roughly 28.4 hours a month to cover Clarence's median rent of $1,550.
Where is rent cheaper than Clarence for a physical therapist?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Albany ($1,549/mo), Clifton Park ($1,549/mo), Brockport ($1,549/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.