Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Suffolk, VA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.5% of gross income.
Suffolk rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia 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 Virginia cities have lower median rent than Suffolk, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Suffolk, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Suffolk, VA?
Median rent in Suffolk is $1,993 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 23.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Suffolk?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Suffolk's current median rent is $1,993/mo, which leaves a $550/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Suffolk?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 40.8 hours a month to cover Suffolk's median rent of $1,993.
Where is rent cheaper than Suffolk for a physical therapist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Blacksburg ($1,987/mo), Charlottesville ($1,986/mo), Stephens City ($1,985/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.