Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Bismarck, ND?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17% of gross income.
Bismarck rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Dakota 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 North Dakota cities have lower median rent than Bismarck, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Bismarck, ND →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Bismarck, ND?
Median rent in Bismarck is $1,372 a month. A typical physical therapist in North Dakota earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 17% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Bismarck?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in North Dakota (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Bismarck's current median rent is $1,372/mo, which leaves a $1,046/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Bismarck?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in North Dakota works roughly 29.5 hours a month to cover Bismarck's median rent of $1,372.
Where is rent cheaper than Bismarck for a physical therapist?
Nearby North Dakota cities with lower median rent include Williston ($1,353/mo), West Fargo ($1,350/mo), West Fargo ($1,336/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.