Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Champlin, MN?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23% of gross income.

Champlin rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).

Champlin median rent
$1,990/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Minnesota)
$103,698/yr
Rent as % of income
23%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,642, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,592/mo in rent. Champlin's median rent of $1,990 leaves roughly $602/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 39.9 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Champlin, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Golden Valley, MN
$1,988/mo (23% of income)
Edina, MN
$1,987/mo (23% of income)
Rosemount, MN
$1,985/mo (23% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Champlin, MN?

Median rent in Champlin is $1,990 a month. A typical physical therapist in Minnesota earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 23% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Champlin?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Minnesota (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Champlin's current median rent is $1,990/mo, which leaves a $602/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Minnesota works roughly 39.9 hours a month to cover Champlin's median rent of $1,990.

Where is rent cheaper than Champlin for a physical therapist?

Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Golden Valley ($1,988/mo), Edina ($1,987/mo), Rosemount ($1,985/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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