Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Chatham, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.2% of gross income.
Chatham rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois 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 Illinois cities have lower median rent than Chatham, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Chatham, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Chatham, IL?
Median rent in Chatham is $1,713 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 20.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Chatham?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Chatham's current median rent is $1,713/mo, which leaves a $830/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Chatham?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 35 hours a month to cover Chatham's median rent of $1,713.
Where is rent cheaper than Chatham for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Oak Lawn ($1,711/mo), Calumet City ($1,711/mo), La Grange Park ($1,709/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.