Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Clover Creek, WA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.3% of gross income.

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

Clover Creek median rent
$2,077/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Washington)
$111,675/yr
Rent as % of income
22.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,306, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,792/mo in rent. Clover Creek's median rent of $2,077 leaves roughly $715/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 38.7 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 Clover Creek, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Sumner, WA
$2,076/mo (22.3% of income)
Tukwila, WA
$2,076/mo (22.3% of income)
Lynnwood, WA
$2,075/mo (22.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Clover Creek, WA?

Median rent in Clover Creek is $2,077 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 22.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Clover Creek?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Clover Creek's current median rent is $2,077/mo, which leaves a $715/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 38.7 hours a month to cover Clover Creek's median rent of $2,077.

Where is rent cheaper than Clover Creek for a physical therapist?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Sumner ($2,076/mo), Tukwila ($2,076/mo), Lynnwood ($2,075/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 Clover Creek, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.