Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Sioux Falls, SD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.1% of gross income.
Sioux Falls rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (South Dakota 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 South Dakota cities have lower median rent than Sioux Falls, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Sioux Falls, SD →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Sioux Falls, SD?
Median rent in Sioux Falls is $1,327 a month. A typical physical therapist in South Dakota earns about $87,745 a year, which makes that rent 18.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Sioux Falls?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in South Dakota (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Sioux Falls's current median rent is $1,327/mo, which leaves a $867/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Sioux Falls?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in South Dakota works roughly 31.5 hours a month to cover Sioux Falls's median rent of $1,327.
Where is rent cheaper than Sioux Falls for a physical therapist?
Nearby South Dakota cities with lower median rent include Brookings ($1,317/mo), Box Elder ($1,313/mo), Tea ($1,309/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.