Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wahpeton, ND?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.2% of gross income.
Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Wahpeton, ND →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wahpeton, ND?
Median rent in Wahpeton is $903 a month. A typical physical therapist in North Dakota earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 11.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wahpeton?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in North Dakota (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Wahpeton's current median rent is $903/mo, which leaves a $1,515/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wahpeton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in North Dakota works roughly 19.4 hours a month to cover Wahpeton's median rent of $903.
Where is rent cheaper than Wahpeton for a physical therapist?
Nearby North Dakota cities with lower median rent include Jamestown ($890/mo), Grand Forks ($884/mo), Fargo ($874/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.