Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Walla Walla, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.2% of gross income.
Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Walla Walla, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Walla Walla, WA?
Median rent in Walla Walla is $1,506 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 16.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Walla Walla?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Walla Walla's current median rent is $1,506/mo, which leaves a $1,286/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Walla Walla?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 28 hours a month to cover Walla Walla's median rent of $1,506.
Where is rent cheaper than Walla Walla for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Moses Lake ($1,504/mo), Kent ($1,504/mo), Auburn ($1,503/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.