Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Elm Grove, WI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.6% of gross income.
Elm Grove rent: April 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Elm Grove, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Elm Grove, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Elm Grove, WI?
Median rent in Elm Grove is $3,281 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 41.6% 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 Elm Grove?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Elm Grove's current median rent is $3,281/mo, which is $913/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Elm Grove?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 72 hours a month to cover Elm Grove's median rent of $3,281.
Where is rent cheaper than Elm Grove for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Whitefish Bay ($2,819/mo), Whitefish Bay ($2,562/mo), Whitefish Bay ($2,513/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.