Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Grand Forks, ND?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.5% of gross income.
Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Grand Forks, ND →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Grand Forks, ND?
Median rent in Grand Forks is $1,172 a month. A typical physical therapist in North Dakota earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 14.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Grand Forks?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in North Dakota (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Grand Forks's current median rent is $1,172/mo, which leaves a $1,246/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Grand Forks?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in North Dakota works roughly 25.2 hours a month to cover Grand Forks's median rent of $1,172.
Where is rent cheaper than Grand Forks for a physical therapist?
Nearby North Dakota cities with lower median rent include Mandan ($1,143/mo), Jamestown ($1,143/mo), Minot ($1,143/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.