Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Erie, PA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.6% of gross income.
Erie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Erie, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Erie, PA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Erie, PA?
Median rent in Erie is $1,036 a month. A typical physical therapist in Pennsylvania earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 12.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Erie?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Pennsylvania (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Erie's current median rent is $1,036/mo, which leaves a $1,432/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Erie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Pennsylvania works roughly 21.8 hours a month to cover Erie's median rent of $1,036.
Where is rent cheaper than Erie for a physical therapist?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include McKeesport ($1,034/mo), New Castle ($1,032/mo), Williamsport ($1,032/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.