Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New Richmond, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.3% of gross income.
New Richmond 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 New Richmond, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for New Richmond, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in New Richmond, WI?
Median rent in New Richmond is $1,600 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 20.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New Richmond?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. New Richmond's current median rent is $1,600/mo, which leaves a $768/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New Richmond?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 35.1 hours a month to cover New Richmond's median rent of $1,600.
Where is rent cheaper than New Richmond for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Wauwatosa ($1,599/mo), Wauwatosa ($1,598/mo), De Pere ($1,598/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.