Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Klamath Falls, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.5% of gross income.
Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Klamath Falls, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Klamath Falls, OR?
Median rent in Klamath Falls is $1,257 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 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 Klamath Falls?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Klamath Falls's current median rent is $1,257/mo, which leaves a $1,335/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Klamath Falls?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 25.2 hours a month to cover Klamath Falls's median rent of $1,257.
Where is rent cheaper than Klamath Falls for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Sutherlin ($1,250/mo), Sweet Home ($1,250/mo), Pendleton ($1,249/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.