Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Bloomington, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.5% of gross income.
Bloomington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Bloomington, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Bloomington, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Bloomington, MN?
Median rent in Bloomington is $1,684 a month. A typical physical therapist in Minnesota earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 19.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Bloomington?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Minnesota (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Bloomington's current median rent is $1,684/mo, which leaves a $908/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Bloomington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Minnesota works roughly 33.8 hours a month to cover Bloomington's median rent of $1,684.
Where is rent cheaper than Bloomington for a physical therapist?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include White Bear Lake ($1,683/mo), Shakopee ($1,682/mo), Forest Lake ($1,682/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.