Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in North Liberty, IA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.6% of gross income.
North Liberty rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Iowa 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 Iowa cities have lower median rent than North Liberty, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in North Liberty, IA?
Median rent in North Liberty is $1,655 a month. A typical physical therapist in Iowa earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 21.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in North Liberty?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Iowa (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. North Liberty's current median rent is $1,655/mo, which leaves a $638/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in North Liberty?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Iowa works roughly 37.5 hours a month to cover North Liberty's median rent of $1,655.
Where is rent cheaper than North Liberty for a physical therapist?
Nearby Iowa cities with lower median rent include Altoona ($1,639/mo), Waukee ($1,636/mo), Altoona ($1,622/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.