Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Orem, UT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.1% of gross income.
Orem 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 Orem, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Orem, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Orem, UT?
Median rent in Orem is $1,520 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 19.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Orem?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. Orem's current median rent is $1,520/mo, which leaves a $873/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Orem?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 33 hours a month to cover Orem's median rent of $1,520.
Where is rent cheaper than Orem for a physical therapist?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include West Valley City ($1,519/mo), Taylorsville ($1,511/mo), Cedar City ($1,511/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.