Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Coos Bay, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.9% of gross income.
Coos Bay rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Coos Bay, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Coos Bay, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Coos Bay, OR?
Median rent in Coos Bay is $1,632 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 18.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Coos Bay?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Coos Bay's current median rent is $1,632/mo, which leaves a $960/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Coos Bay?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 32.7 hours a month to cover Coos Bay's median rent of $1,632.
Where is rent cheaper than Coos Bay for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Springfield ($1,630/mo), Springfield ($1,630/mo), Oregon City ($1,629/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.