Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Stevens Point, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.2% of gross income.
Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Stevens Point, WI?
Median rent in Stevens Point is $1,275 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 16.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Stevens Point?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Stevens Point's current median rent is $1,275/mo, which leaves a $1,093/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Stevens Point?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 28 hours a month to cover Stevens Point's median rent of $1,275.
Where is rent cheaper than Stevens Point for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Chippewa Falls ($1,274/mo), Wauwatosa ($1,273/mo), Janesville ($1,270/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.