Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Golden Valley, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.2% of gross income.
Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Golden Valley, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Golden Valley, MN?
Median rent in Golden Valley is $2,001 a month. A typical physical therapist in Minnesota earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 23.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Golden Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Minnesota (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Golden Valley's current median rent is $2,001/mo, which leaves a $591/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Golden Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Minnesota works roughly 40.1 hours a month to cover Golden Valley's median rent of $2,001.
Where is rent cheaper than Golden Valley for a physical therapist?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Edina ($1,999/mo), Rosemount ($1,998/mo), Rosemount ($1,996/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.