Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in South Ogden, UT?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.1% of gross income.

South Ogden rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah state estimate).

South Ogden median rent
$1,606/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Utah)
$95,722/yr
Rent as % of income
20.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,977, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,393/mo in rent. South Ogden's median rent of $1,606 leaves roughly $787/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 34.9 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 South Ogden, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

West Valley City, UT
$1,605/mo (20.1% of income)
Midvale, UT
$1,605/mo (20.1% of income)
Midvale, UT
$1,605/mo (20.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in South Ogden, UT?

Median rent in South Ogden is $1,606 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 20.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in South Ogden?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. South Ogden's current median rent is $1,606/mo, which leaves a $787/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in South Ogden?

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 34.9 hours a month to cover South Ogden's median rent of $1,606.

Where is rent cheaper than South Ogden for a physical therapist?

Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include West Valley City ($1,605/mo), Midvale ($1,605/mo), Midvale ($1,605/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 South Ogden, UT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.