Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Saint George, UT?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.6% of gross income.

Saint George rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah state estimate).

Saint George median rent
$1,884/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Utah)
$95,722/yr
Rent as % of income
23.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,977, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,393/mo in rent. Saint George's median rent of $1,884 leaves roughly $509/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 40.9 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 Utah cities have lower median rent than Saint George, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Herriman, UT
$1,881/mo (23.6% of income)
Hurricane, UT
$1,879/mo (23.6% of income)
Washington, UT
$1,876/mo (23.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Saint George, UT?

Median rent in Saint George is $1,884 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 23.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Saint George?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. Saint George's current median rent is $1,884/mo, which leaves a $509/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 40.9 hours a month to cover Saint George's median rent of $1,884.

Where is rent cheaper than Saint George for a physical therapist?

Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Herriman ($1,881/mo), Hurricane ($1,879/mo), Washington ($1,876/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Utah state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Saint George, UT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.