Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Farrell, PA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.3% of gross income.

Farrell rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania state estimate).

Farrell median rent
$1,095/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Pennsylvania)
$98,713/yr
Rent as % of income
13.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,226, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,468/mo in rent. Farrell's median rent of $1,095 leaves roughly $1,373/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 23.1 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Farrell, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

McKeesport, PA
$1,091/mo (13.3% of income)
Pittston, PA
$1,088/mo (13.2% of income)
New Castle, PA
$1,086/mo (13.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Farrell, PA?

Median rent in Farrell is $1,095 a month. A typical physical therapist in Pennsylvania earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 13.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Farrell?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Pennsylvania (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Farrell's current median rent is $1,095/mo, which leaves a $1,373/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Pennsylvania works roughly 23.1 hours a month to cover Farrell's median rent of $1,095.

Where is rent cheaper than Farrell for a physical therapist?

Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include McKeesport ($1,091/mo), Pittston ($1,088/mo), New Castle ($1,086/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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