Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Salt Lake City, UT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.4% of gross income.
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Salt Lake City, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Salt Lake City, UT?
Median rent in Salt Lake City is $1,629 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 20.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Salt Lake City?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. Salt Lake City's current median rent is $1,629/mo, which leaves a $764/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Salt Lake City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 35.4 hours a month to cover Salt Lake City's median rent of $1,629.
Where is rent cheaper than Salt Lake City for a physical therapist?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Midvale ($1,627/mo), Bountiful ($1,626/mo), Midvale ($1,626/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.