Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Baraboo, WI?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.7% of gross income.

Baraboo rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin state estimate).

Baraboo median rent
$1,241/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Wisconsin)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
15.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Baraboo's median rent of $1,241 leaves roughly $1,127/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 27.3 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Baraboo, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Chippewa Falls, WI
$1,240/mo (15.7% of income)
Chippewa Falls, WI
$1,237/mo (15.7% of income)
Menomonie, WI
$1,236/mo (15.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Baraboo, WI?

Median rent in Baraboo is $1,241 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 15.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Baraboo?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Baraboo's current median rent is $1,241/mo, which leaves a $1,127/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 27.3 hours a month to cover Baraboo's median rent of $1,241.

Where is rent cheaper than Baraboo for a physical therapist?

Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Chippewa Falls ($1,240/mo), Chippewa Falls ($1,237/mo), Menomonie ($1,236/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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