Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Kearns, UT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.7% of gross income.
Kearns rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah 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 Utah cities have lower median rent than Kearns, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Kearns, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Kearns, UT?
Median rent in Kearns is $2,212 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 27.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Kearns?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. Kearns's current median rent is $2,212/mo, which leaves a $181/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Kearns?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 48.1 hours a month to cover Kearns's median rent of $2,212.
Where is rent cheaper than Kearns for a physical therapist?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Clinton ($2,203/mo), Riverton ($2,202/mo), Spanish Fork ($2,201/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.