Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Newcastle, OK?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.9% of gross income.
Newcastle rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Newcastle, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Newcastle, OK →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Newcastle, OK?
Median rent in Newcastle is $1,676 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oklahoma earns about $87,745 a year, which makes that rent 22.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Newcastle?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oklahoma (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Newcastle's current median rent is $1,676/mo, which leaves a $518/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Newcastle?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Oklahoma works roughly 39.7 hours a month to cover Newcastle's median rent of $1,676.
Where is rent cheaper than Newcastle for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Coweta ($1,673/mo), Broken Arrow ($1,671/mo), Broken Arrow ($1,671/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.