Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Swansea, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.5% of gross income.
Swansea 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 Swansea, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Swansea, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Swansea, IL?
Median rent in Swansea is $1,484 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 17.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Swansea?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Swansea's current median rent is $1,484/mo, which leaves a $1,059/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Swansea?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 30.4 hours a month to cover Swansea's median rent of $1,484.
Where is rent cheaper than Swansea for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Joliet ($1,483/mo), Woodstock ($1,480/mo), Joliet ($1,479/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.