Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Mesquite, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.5% of gross income.
Mesquite rent: June 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 Mesquite, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Mesquite, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Mesquite, TX?
Median rent in Mesquite is $1,437 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 17.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Mesquite?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Mesquite's current median rent is $1,437/mo, which leaves a $1,031/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Mesquite?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 30.3 hours a month to cover Mesquite's median rent of $1,437.
Where is rent cheaper than Mesquite for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Kingsville ($1,436/mo), El Paso ($1,435/mo), Westworth Village ($1,435/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.