Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Cranston, RI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.2% of gross income.
Cranston rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island cities have lower median rent than Cranston, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Cranston, RI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Cranston, RI?
Median rent in Cranston is $2,009 a month. A typical physical therapist in Rhode Island earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 23.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Cranston?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Rhode Island (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Cranston's current median rent is $2,009/mo, which leaves a $583/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Cranston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Rhode Island works roughly 40.3 hours a month to cover Cranston's median rent of $2,009.
Where is rent cheaper than Cranston for a physical therapist?
Nearby Rhode Island cities with lower median rent include Westerly ($2,006/mo), Westerly ($2,000/mo), Lincoln ($1,999/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.