Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Spicewood, TX?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.8% of gross income.
Spicewood 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 Spicewood, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Spicewood, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Spicewood, TX?
Median rent in Spicewood is $3,274 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 39.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Spicewood?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Spicewood's current median rent is $3,274/mo, which is $806/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Spicewood?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 69 hours a month to cover Spicewood's median rent of $3,274.
Where is rent cheaper than Spicewood for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Argyle ($2,998/mo), Trophy Club ($2,995/mo), Argyle ($2,988/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.