Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.9% of gross income.

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

Wisconsin Rapids median rent
$1,095/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Wisconsin)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
13.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Wisconsin Rapids's median rent of $1,095 leaves roughly $1,273/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 24 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 Wisconsin Rapids, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

West Bend, WI
$1,094/mo (13.9% of income)
La Crosse, WI
$1,087/mo (13.8% of income)
Beloit, WI
$1,087/mo (13.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Median rent in Wisconsin Rapids is $1,095 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 13.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wisconsin Rapids?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Wisconsin Rapids's current median rent is $1,095/mo, which leaves a $1,273/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 24 hours a month to cover Wisconsin Rapids's median rent of $1,095.

Where is rent cheaper than Wisconsin Rapids for a physical therapist?

Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include West Bend ($1,094/mo), La Crosse ($1,087/mo), Beloit ($1,087/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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.