Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Lake Stevens, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.8% of gross income.
Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Lake Stevens, WA?
Median rent in Lake Stevens is $2,964 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 31.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Lake Stevens?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Lake Stevens's current median rent is $2,964/mo, which is $172/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Lake Stevens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 55.2 hours a month to cover Lake Stevens's median rent of $2,964.
Where is rent cheaper than Lake Stevens for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Maple Valley ($2,962/mo), Bainbridge Island ($2,942/mo), Gig Harbor ($2,938/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.