Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Lakewood, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.8% of gross income.
Lakewood rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than Lakewood, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Lakewood, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Lakewood, OH?
Median rent in Lakewood is $1,466 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 18.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Lakewood?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Lakewood's current median rent is $1,466/mo, which leaves a $877/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Lakewood?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 32.5 hours a month to cover Lakewood's median rent of $1,466.
Where is rent cheaper than Lakewood for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Gahanna ($1,465/mo), Maple Heights ($1,465/mo), Lewis Center ($1,465/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.