Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Youngstown, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.9% of gross income.
Youngstown 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 Youngstown, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Youngstown, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Youngstown, OH?
Median rent in Youngstown is $1,087 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 13.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Youngstown?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Youngstown's current median rent is $1,087/mo, which leaves a $1,256/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Youngstown?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 24.1 hours a month to cover Youngstown's median rent of $1,087.
Where is rent cheaper than Youngstown for a physical therapist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Bedford Heights ($1,086/mo), Fairview Park ($1,085/mo), Vandalia ($1,084/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.