Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Savoy, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.4% of gross income.
Savoy 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 Savoy, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Savoy, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Savoy, IL?
Median rent in Savoy is $1,557 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 18.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Savoy?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Savoy's current median rent is $1,557/mo, which leaves a $986/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Savoy?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 31.8 hours a month to cover Savoy's median rent of $1,557.
Where is rent cheaper than Savoy for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Woodstock ($1,555/mo), Woodridge ($1,555/mo), Woodridge ($1,554/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.