Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Lacey, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.2% of gross income.
Lacey 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 Lacey, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Lacey, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Lacey, WA?
Median rent in Lacey is $2,163 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 23.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Lacey?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Lacey's current median rent is $2,163/mo, which leaves a $629/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Lacey?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 40.3 hours a month to cover Lacey's median rent of $2,163.
Where is rent cheaper than Lacey for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Milton ($2,162/mo), Battle Ground ($2,162/mo), Camas ($2,162/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.