Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fond du Lac, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15% of gross income.
Fond du Lac rent: June 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 Fond du Lac, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Fond du Lac, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fond du Lac, WI?
Median rent in Fond du Lac is $1,184 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 15% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fond du Lac?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Fond du Lac's current median rent is $1,184/mo, which leaves a $1,184/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Fond du Lac?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 26 hours a month to cover Fond du Lac's median rent of $1,184.
Where is rent cheaper than Fond du Lac for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Menasha ($1,182/mo), Menomonie ($1,182/mo), Menomonie ($1,182/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.