Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Cottage Grove, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.7% of gross income.
Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Cottage Grove, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Cottage Grove, OR?
Median rent in Cottage Grove is $1,445 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 16.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Cottage Grove?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Cottage Grove's current median rent is $1,445/mo, which leaves a $1,147/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Cottage Grove?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 29 hours a month to cover Cottage Grove's median rent of $1,445.
Where is rent cheaper than Cottage Grove for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Astoria ($1,442/mo), Astoria ($1,441/mo), Astoria ($1,441/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.