Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Green Bay, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.2% of gross income.
Green Bay 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 Green Bay, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Green Bay, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Green Bay, WI?
Median rent in Green Bay is $1,119 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 14.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Green Bay?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Green Bay's current median rent is $1,119/mo, which leaves a $1,249/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Green Bay?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 24.6 hours a month to cover Green Bay's median rent of $1,119.
Where is rent cheaper than Green Bay for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Beloit ($1,118/mo), Beloit ($1,118/mo), Bellevue ($1,116/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.