Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in West Dundee, IL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.1% of gross income.

West Dundee rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois state estimate).

West Dundee median rent
$2,208/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Illinois)
$101,704/yr
Rent as % of income
26.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,475, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,543/mo in rent. West Dundee's median rent of $2,208 leaves roughly $335/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 45.2 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 West Dundee, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Evanston, IL
$2,207/mo (26% of income)
Elmhurst, IL
$2,207/mo (26% of income)
Naperville, IL
$2,207/mo (26% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in West Dundee, IL?

Median rent in West Dundee is $2,208 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 26.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in West Dundee?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. West Dundee's current median rent is $2,208/mo, which leaves a $335/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in West Dundee?

At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 45.2 hours a month to cover West Dundee's median rent of $2,208.

Where is rent cheaper than West Dundee for a physical therapist?

Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Evanston ($2,207/mo), Elmhurst ($2,207/mo), Naperville ($2,207/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Illinois state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for West Dundee, IL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.