Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Hartford, WI?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.3% of gross income.

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

Hartford median rent
$1,050/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Wisconsin)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
13.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Hartford's median rent of $1,050 leaves roughly $1,318/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 23.1 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 Hartford, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Eau Claire, WI
$1,049/mo (13.3% of income)
Beloit, WI
$1,046/mo (13.3% of income)
Green Bay, WI
$1,046/mo (13.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Hartford, WI?

Median rent in Hartford is $1,050 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 13.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Hartford?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Hartford's current median rent is $1,050/mo, which leaves a $1,318/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 23.1 hours a month to cover Hartford's median rent of $1,050.

Where is rent cheaper than Hartford for a physical therapist?

Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Eau Claire ($1,049/mo), Beloit ($1,046/mo), Green Bay ($1,046/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 Hartford, WI. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.