Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Terre Haute, IN?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13% of gross income.

Terre Haute rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Indiana state estimate).

Terre Haute median rent
$995/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Indiana)
$91,733/yr
Rent as % of income
13%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,644, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,293/mo in rent. Terre Haute's median rent of $995 leaves roughly $1,298/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 22.6 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Indiana cities have lower median rent than Terre Haute, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

East Chicago, IN
$992/mo (13% of income)
Evansville, IN
$990/mo (13% of income)
Evansville, IN
$989/mo (12.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Terre Haute, IN?

Median rent in Terre Haute is $995 a month. A typical physical therapist in Indiana earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 13% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Terre Haute?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Indiana (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Terre Haute's current median rent is $995/mo, which leaves a $1,298/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Terre Haute?

At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Indiana works roughly 22.6 hours a month to cover Terre Haute's median rent of $995.

Where is rent cheaper than Terre Haute for a physical therapist?

Nearby Indiana cities with lower median rent include East Chicago ($992/mo), Evansville ($990/mo), Evansville ($989/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Indiana state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Terre Haute, IN. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.