Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Rolla, MO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 10.8% of gross income.
Rolla rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Missouri 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 Missouri cities have lower median rent than Rolla, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Rolla, MO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Rolla, MO?
Median rent in Rolla is $828 a month. A typical physical therapist in Missouri earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 10.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Rolla?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Missouri (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Rolla's current median rent is $828/mo, which leaves a $1,465/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Rolla?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Missouri works roughly 18.8 hours a month to cover Rolla's median rent of $828.
Where is rent cheaper than Rolla for a physical therapist?
Nearby Missouri cities with lower median rent include Springfield ($822/mo), Kirksville ($806/mo), Maryville ($774/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.