Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Santa Clara, UT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.8% of gross income.
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Santa Clara, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Santa Clara, UT?
Median rent in Santa Clara is $2,139 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 26.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Santa Clara?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. Santa Clara's current median rent is $2,139/mo, which leaves a $254/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Santa Clara?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 46.5 hours a month to cover Santa Clara's median rent of $2,139.
Where is rent cheaper than Santa Clara for a physical therapist?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Ivins ($2,138/mo), Saratoga Springs ($2,137/mo), Saratoga Springs ($2,135/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.