Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Port Orchard, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.9% of gross income.
Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Port Orchard, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Port Orchard, WA?
Median rent in Port Orchard is $2,135 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 22.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Port Orchard?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Port Orchard's current median rent is $2,135/mo, which leaves a $657/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Port Orchard?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 39.8 hours a month to cover Port Orchard's median rent of $2,135.
Where is rent cheaper than Port Orchard for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Edgewood ($2,132/mo), Arlington ($2,130/mo), Sumner ($2,130/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.