Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Shaker Heights, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.8% of gross income.
Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Shaker Heights, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Shaker Heights, OH?
Median rent in Shaker Heights is $1,706 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 21.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Shaker Heights?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Shaker Heights's current median rent is $1,706/mo, which leaves a $637/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Shaker Heights?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 37.9 hours a month to cover Shaker Heights's median rent of $1,706.
Where is rent cheaper than Shaker Heights for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Reynoldsburg ($1,705/mo), North Olmsted ($1,703/mo), Sharonville ($1,703/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.