Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in West Linn, OR?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27% of gross income.

West Linn rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).

West Linn median rent
$2,337/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Oregon)
$103,698/yr
Rent as % of income
27%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,642, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,592/mo in rent. West Linn's median rent of $2,337 leaves roughly $255/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 46.9 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than West Linn, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Bend, OR
$2,300/mo (26.6% of income)
Sandy, OR
$2,295/mo (26.6% of income)
Garden Home-Whitford, OR
$2,272/mo (26.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in West Linn, OR?

Median rent in West Linn is $2,337 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 27% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in West Linn?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. West Linn's current median rent is $2,337/mo, which leaves a $255/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 46.9 hours a month to cover West Linn's median rent of $2,337.

Where is rent cheaper than West Linn for a physical therapist?

Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Bend ($2,300/mo), Sandy ($2,295/mo), Garden Home-Whitford ($2,272/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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