Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New Albany, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.2% of gross income.

New Albany rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

New Albany median rent
$1,735/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Ohio)
$93,727/yr
Rent as % of income
22.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,811, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,343/mo in rent. New Albany's median rent of $1,735 leaves roughly $608/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 38.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 New Albany, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Springdale, OH
$1,733/mo (22.2% of income)
Turpin Hills, OH
$1,733/mo (22.2% of income)
Beavercreek, OH
$1,732/mo (22.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in New Albany, OH?

Median rent in New Albany is $1,735 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 22.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New Albany?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. New Albany's current median rent is $1,735/mo, which leaves a $608/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New Albany?

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 38.5 hours a month to cover New Albany's median rent of $1,735.

Where is rent cheaper than New Albany for a physical therapist?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Springdale ($1,733/mo), Turpin Hills ($1,733/mo), Beavercreek ($1,732/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Ohio state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for New Albany, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.