Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Philadelphia, PA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.1% of gross income.
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Philadelphia
View full rent data for Philadelphia, PA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Philadelphia, PA?
Median rent in Philadelphia is $1,814 a month. A typical physical therapist in Pennsylvania earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 22.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Philadelphia?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Pennsylvania (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Philadelphia's current median rent is $1,814/mo, which leaves a $654/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Philadelphia?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Pennsylvania works roughly 38.2 hours a month to cover Philadelphia's median rent of $1,814.
Where is rent cheaper than Philadelphia for a physical therapist?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Brookhaven ($1,813/mo), Marcus Hook ($1,813/mo), Cranberry Township ($1,813/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.