Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in North Bend, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.1% of gross income.
North Bend 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 North Bend, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for North Bend, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in North Bend, WA?
Median rent in North Bend is $3,269 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 35.1% 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 North Bend?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. North Bend's current median rent is $3,269/mo, which is $477/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in North Bend?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 60.9 hours a month to cover North Bend's median rent of $3,269.
Where is rent cheaper than North Bend for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Sammamish ($3,185/mo), Sammamish ($3,181/mo), Snoqualmie ($3,173/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.