Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Aberdeen, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.1% of gross income.
Aberdeen rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Aberdeen, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Aberdeen, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Aberdeen, WA?
Median rent in Aberdeen is $1,313 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 14.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Aberdeen?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Aberdeen's current median rent is $1,313/mo, which leaves a $1,479/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Aberdeen?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 24.5 hours a month to cover Aberdeen's median rent of $1,313.
Where is rent cheaper than Aberdeen for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Longview ($1,312/mo), Longview ($1,312/mo), Longview ($1,312/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.