Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fulton, MO?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.2% of gross income.

Fulton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Missouri state estimate).

Fulton median rent
$1,082/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Missouri)
$91,733/yr
Rent as % of income
14.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,644, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,293/mo in rent. Fulton's median rent of $1,082 leaves roughly $1,211/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 24.5 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 Missouri cities have lower median rent than Fulton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Raytown, MO
$1,075/mo (14.1% of income)
Saint Robert, MO
$1,075/mo (14.1% of income)
Sugar Creek, MO
$1,075/mo (14.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fulton, MO?

Median rent in Fulton is $1,082 a month. A typical physical therapist in Missouri earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 14.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fulton?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Missouri (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Fulton's current median rent is $1,082/mo, which leaves a $1,211/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Missouri works roughly 24.5 hours a month to cover Fulton's median rent of $1,082.

Where is rent cheaper than Fulton for a physical therapist?

Nearby Missouri cities with lower median rent include Raytown ($1,075/mo), Saint Robert ($1,075/mo), Sugar Creek ($1,075/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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