Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Big Spring, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.3% of gross income.
Big Spring rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Big Spring, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Big Spring, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Big Spring, TX?
Median rent in Big Spring is $1,340 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 16.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Big Spring?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Big Spring's current median rent is $1,340/mo, which leaves a $1,128/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Big Spring?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 28.2 hours a month to cover Big Spring's median rent of $1,340.
Where is rent cheaper than Big Spring for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Galveston ($1,339/mo), Abilene ($1,339/mo), Waco ($1,339/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.