Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Darien, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.5% of gross income.
Darien 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 Darien, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Darien, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Darien, IL?
Median rent in Darien is $2,158 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 25.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Darien?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Darien's current median rent is $2,158/mo, which leaves a $385/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Darien?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 44.1 hours a month to cover Darien's median rent of $2,158.
Where is rent cheaper than Darien for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Naperville ($2,157/mo), Warrenville ($2,156/mo), Naperville ($2,156/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.