Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in South Jordan, UT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.7% of gross income.
South Jordan 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 South Jordan, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for South Jordan, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in South Jordan, UT?
Median rent in South Jordan is $1,972 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 24.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in South Jordan?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. South Jordan's current median rent is $1,972/mo, which leaves a $421/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in South Jordan?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 42.9 hours a month to cover South Jordan's median rent of $1,972.
Where is rent cheaper than South Jordan for a physical therapist?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Hurricane ($1,967/mo), Hurricane ($1,960/mo), Hurricane ($1,958/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.