Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Rochester, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.7% of gross income.
Rochester 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 Rochester, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Rochester, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Rochester, MN?
Median rent in Rochester is $1,702 a month. A typical physical therapist in Minnesota earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 19.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Rochester?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Minnesota (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Rochester's current median rent is $1,702/mo, which leaves a $890/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Rochester?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Minnesota works roughly 34.1 hours a month to cover Rochester's median rent of $1,702.
Where is rent cheaper than Rochester for a physical therapist?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Oakdale ($1,701/mo), Coon Rapids ($1,700/mo), Saint Louis Park ($1,698/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.