Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Ottawa, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.4% of gross income.
Ottawa 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 Ottawa, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Ottawa
View full rent data for Ottawa, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Ottawa, IL?
Median rent in Ottawa is $1,391 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 16.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Ottawa?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Ottawa's current median rent is $1,391/mo, which leaves a $1,152/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Ottawa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 28.4 hours a month to cover Ottawa's median rent of $1,391.
Where is rent cheaper than Ottawa for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Swansea ($1,390/mo), Saint Charles ($1,390/mo), Cahokia ($1,390/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.