Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Idaho Falls, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.7% of gross income.
Idaho Falls rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho 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 Idaho cities have lower median rent than Idaho Falls, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Idaho Falls, ID →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Idaho Falls, ID?
Median rent in Idaho Falls is $1,383 a month. A typical physical therapist in Idaho earns about $88,742 a year, which makes that rent 18.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Idaho Falls?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Idaho (~$88,742/yr) supports up to $2,219 a month in rent. Idaho Falls's current median rent is $1,383/mo, which leaves a $836/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Idaho Falls?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Idaho works roughly 32.4 hours a month to cover Idaho Falls's median rent of $1,383.
Where is rent cheaper than Idaho Falls for a physical therapist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Shelley ($1,375/mo), Mountain Home ($1,362/mo), Chubbuck ($1,308/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.