Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Stow, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.5% of gross income.

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

Stow median rent
$1,679/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Ohio)
$93,727/yr
Rent as % of income
21.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,811, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,343/mo in rent. Stow's median rent of $1,679 leaves roughly $664/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 37.3 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 Stow, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

University Heights, OH
$1,678/mo (21.5% of income)
Gahanna, OH
$1,678/mo (21.5% of income)
South Euclid, OH
$1,677/mo (21.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Stow, OH?

Median rent in Stow is $1,679 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 21.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Stow?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Stow's current median rent is $1,679/mo, which leaves a $664/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 37.3 hours a month to cover Stow's median rent of $1,679.

Where is rent cheaper than Stow for a physical therapist?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include University Heights ($1,678/mo), Gahanna ($1,678/mo), South Euclid ($1,677/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 Stow, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.