Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Sioux City, IA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.9% of gross income.
Sioux City 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 Sioux City, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Sioux City, IA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Sioux City, IA?
Median rent in Sioux City is $1,216 a month. A typical physical therapist in Iowa earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 15.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Sioux City?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Iowa (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Sioux City's current median rent is $1,216/mo, which leaves a $1,077/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Sioux City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Iowa works roughly 27.6 hours a month to cover Sioux City's median rent of $1,216.
Where is rent cheaper than Sioux City for a physical therapist?
Nearby Iowa cities with lower median rent include Pleasant Hill ($1,215/mo), Pleasant Hill ($1,213/mo), Council Bluffs ($1,212/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.