Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Central Falls, RI?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.9% of gross income.

Central Falls rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Rhode Island state estimate).

Central Falls median rent
$1,721/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Rhode Island)
$103,698/yr
Rent as % of income
19.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,642, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,592/mo in rent. Central Falls's median rent of $1,721 leaves roughly $871/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 34.5 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 Rhode Island cities have lower median rent than Central Falls, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Johnston, RI
$1,719/mo (19.9% of income)
North Providence, RI
$1,717/mo (19.9% of income)
Woonsocket, RI
$1,684/mo (19.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Central Falls, RI?

Median rent in Central Falls is $1,721 a month. A typical physical therapist in Rhode Island earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 19.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Central Falls?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Rhode Island (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Central Falls's current median rent is $1,721/mo, which leaves a $871/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Rhode Island works roughly 34.5 hours a month to cover Central Falls's median rent of $1,721.

Where is rent cheaper than Central Falls for a physical therapist?

Nearby Rhode Island cities with lower median rent include Johnston ($1,719/mo), North Providence ($1,717/mo), Woonsocket ($1,684/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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