Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Marietta, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16% of gross income.
Marietta rent: May 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 Marietta, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Marietta, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Marietta, OH?
Median rent in Marietta is $1,250 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 16% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Marietta?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Marietta's current median rent is $1,250/mo, which leaves a $1,093/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Marietta?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 27.7 hours a month to cover Marietta's median rent of $1,250.
Where is rent cheaper than Marietta for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Parma Heights ($1,249/mo), Parma Heights ($1,248/mo), Middletown ($1,248/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.