Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Star, ID?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33% of gross income.
Star 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 Star, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Star, ID?
Median rent in Star is $2,443 a month. A typical physical therapist in Idaho earns about $88,742 a year, which makes that rent 33% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Star?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Idaho (~$88,742/yr) supports up to $2,219 a month in rent. Star's current median rent is $2,443/mo, which is $224/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Star?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Idaho works roughly 57.3 hours a month to cover Star's median rent of $2,443.
Where is rent cheaper than Star for a physical therapist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Hayden ($2,277/mo), Kuna ($2,245/mo), Kuna ($2,236/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.