Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Mountain Home, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.4% of gross income.
Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Mountain Home, ID →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Mountain Home, ID?
Median rent in Mountain Home is $1,582 a month. A typical physical therapist in Idaho earns about $88,742 a year, which makes that rent 21.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Mountain Home?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Idaho (~$88,742/yr) supports up to $2,219 a month in rent. Mountain Home's current median rent is $1,582/mo, which leaves a $637/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Mountain Home?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Idaho works roughly 37.1 hours a month to cover Mountain Home's median rent of $1,582.
Where is rent cheaper than Mountain Home for a physical therapist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Twin Falls ($1,580/mo), Ammon ($1,578/mo), Twin Falls ($1,577/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.