Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Highland Park, IL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.2% of gross income.
Highland Park 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 Highland Park, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Highland Park, IL?
Median rent in Highland Park is $2,980 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 35.2% 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 Highland Park?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Highland Park's current median rent is $2,980/mo, which is $437/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Highland Park?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 60.9 hours a month to cover Highland Park's median rent of $2,980.
Where is rent cheaper than Highland Park for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Northbrook ($2,959/mo), Northbrook ($2,949/mo), Northbrook ($2,920/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.