Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Post Falls, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.6% of gross income.
Post 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 Post Falls, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Post Falls, ID →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Post Falls, ID?
Median rent in Post Falls is $1,746 a month. A typical physical therapist in Idaho earns about $88,742 a year, which makes that rent 23.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Post Falls?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Idaho (~$88,742/yr) supports up to $2,219 a month in rent. Post Falls's current median rent is $1,746/mo, which leaves a $473/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Post Falls?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Idaho works roughly 40.9 hours a month to cover Post Falls's median rent of $1,746.
Where is rent cheaper than Post Falls for a physical therapist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Garden City ($1,740/mo), Garden City ($1,734/mo), Caldwell ($1,733/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.