Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.1% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Cheyenne, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,494 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wyoming earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 19.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wyoming (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,494/mo, which leaves a $849/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Wyoming works roughly 33.2 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,494.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,450/mo), Cody ($1,431/mo), Sheridan ($1,423/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.