Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Maple Valley, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.7% of gross income.
Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Maple Valley, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Maple Valley, WA?
Median rent in Maple Valley is $3,047 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 32.7% 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 Maple Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Maple Valley's current median rent is $3,047/mo, which is $255/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Maple Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 56.8 hours a month to cover Maple Valley's median rent of $3,047.
Where is rent cheaper than Maple Valley for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Issaquah ($2,996/mo), Issaquah ($2,973/mo), North Bend ($2,966/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.