Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Duncan, OK?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.5% of gross income.

Duncan rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma state estimate).

Duncan median rent
$1,058/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Oklahoma)
$87,745/yr
Rent as % of income
14.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,194/mo in rent. Duncan's median rent of $1,058 leaves roughly $1,136/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 25.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Duncan, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Lawton, OK
$1,057/mo (14.5% of income)
Enid, OK
$1,056/mo (14.4% of income)
Lawton, OK
$1,052/mo (14.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Duncan, OK?

Median rent in Duncan is $1,058 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oklahoma earns about $87,745 a year, which makes that rent 14.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Duncan?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oklahoma (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Duncan's current median rent is $1,058/mo, which leaves a $1,136/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Duncan?

At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Oklahoma works roughly 25.1 hours a month to cover Duncan's median rent of $1,058.

Where is rent cheaper than Duncan for a physical therapist?

Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Lawton ($1,057/mo), Enid ($1,056/mo), Lawton ($1,052/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Oklahoma state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Duncan, OK. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.