Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Camas, WA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24% of gross income.

Camas rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Camas median rent
$2,237/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Washington)
$111,675/yr
Rent as % of income
24%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,306, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,792/mo in rent. Camas's median rent of $2,237 leaves roughly $555/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 41.7 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Camas, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

East Wenatchee, WA
$2,236/mo (24% of income)
Covington, WA
$2,235/mo (24% of income)
Mill Creek, WA
$2,230/mo (24% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Camas, WA?

Median rent in Camas is $2,237 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 24% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Camas?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Camas's current median rent is $2,237/mo, which leaves a $555/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Camas?

At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 41.7 hours a month to cover Camas's median rent of $2,237.

Where is rent cheaper than Camas for a physical therapist?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include East Wenatchee ($2,236/mo), Covington ($2,235/mo), Mill Creek ($2,230/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Washington state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Camas, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.