Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Camarillo, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.7% of gross income.
Camarillo rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California 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 California cities have lower median rent than Camarillo, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Camarillo, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Camarillo, CA?
Median rent in Camarillo is $2,885 a month. A typical firefighter in California earns about $74,116 a year, which makes that rent 46.7% 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 Camarillo?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in California (~$74,116/yr) supports up to $1,853 a month in rent. Camarillo's current median rent is $2,885/mo, which is $1,032/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Camarillo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $36 an hour, a firefighter in California works roughly 81 hours a month to cover Camarillo's median rent of $2,885.
Where is rent cheaper than Camarillo for a firefighter?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Pacifica ($2,884/mo), Glendora ($2,884/mo), Baldwin Park ($2,884/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.