Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in West Richland, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.6% of gross income.
West Richland 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 West Richland, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for West Richland, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in West Richland, WA?
Median rent in West Richland is $2,104 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 22.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in West Richland?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. West Richland's current median rent is $2,104/mo, which leaves a $688/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in West Richland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 39.2 hours a month to cover West Richland's median rent of $2,104.
Where is rent cheaper than West Richland for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Enumclaw ($2,103/mo), Mountlake Terrace ($2,103/mo), Mountlake Terrace ($2,102/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.