Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Flagstaff, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.7% of gross income.
Flagstaff rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Flagstaff, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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Can a firefighter afford rent in Flagstaff, AZ?
Median rent in Flagstaff is $2,117 a month. A typical firefighter in Arizona earns about $60,926 a year, which makes that rent 41.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Flagstaff?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Arizona (~$60,926/yr) supports up to $1,523 a month in rent. Flagstaff's current median rent is $2,117/mo, which is $594/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Flagstaff?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a firefighter in Arizona works roughly 72.3 hours a month to cover Flagstaff's median rent of $2,117.
Where is rent cheaper than Flagstaff for a firefighter?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Fountain Hills ($2,116/mo), Scottsdale ($2,113/mo), Scottsdale ($2,101/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.