Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Kingston, NY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.3% of gross income.
Kingston rent: June 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 Kingston, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Kingston, NY →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Kingston, NY?
Median rent in Kingston is $2,019 a month. A typical physical therapist in New York earns about $113,669 a year, which makes that rent 21.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Kingston?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New York (~$113,669/yr) supports up to $2,842 a month in rent. Kingston's current median rent is $2,019/mo, which leaves a $823/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Kingston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $55 an hour, a physical therapist in New York works roughly 36.9 hours a month to cover Kingston's median rent of $2,019.
Where is rent cheaper than Kingston for a physical therapist?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Farmington ($2,016/mo), East Amherst ($2,015/mo), East Amherst ($2,011/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.