Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wilmette, IL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43.7% of gross income.
Wilmette 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 Wilmette, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Wilmette, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wilmette, IL?
Median rent in Wilmette is $3,703 a month. A typical physical therapist in Illinois earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 43.7% 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 Wilmette?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Illinois (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Wilmette's current median rent is $3,703/mo, which is $1,160/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wilmette?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Illinois works roughly 75.7 hours a month to cover Wilmette's median rent of $3,703.
Where is rent cheaper than Wilmette for a physical therapist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Northbrook ($3,139/mo), Niles ($3,087/mo), Highland Park ($3,068/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.