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

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.1% of gross income.

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

West Slope median rent
$1,823/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Oregon)
$103,698/yr
Rent as % of income
21.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,642, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,592/mo in rent. West Slope's median rent of $1,823 leaves roughly $769/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 36.6 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 Slope, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Fairview, OR
$1,822/mo (21.1% of income)
Milwaukie, OR
$1,821/mo (21.1% of income)
Wilsonville, OR
$1,821/mo (21.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in West Slope is $1,823 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 21.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

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

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. West Slope's current median rent is $1,823/mo, which leaves a $769/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 36.6 hours a month to cover West Slope's median rent of $1,823.

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

Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Fairview ($1,822/mo), Milwaukie ($1,821/mo), Wilsonville ($1,821/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 Slope, OR. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.