Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Evanston, IL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.2% of gross income.
Evanston 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 Evanston, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Evanston, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Evanston, IL?
Median rent in Evanston is $2,562 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 30.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Evanston?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Evanston's current median rent is $2,562/mo, which is $19/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Evanston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 52.4 hours a month to cover Evanston's median rent of $2,562.
Where is rent cheaper than Evanston for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Bloomingdale ($2,552/mo), Round Lake ($2,545/mo), La Grange ($2,543/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.