Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in District of Columbia
A typical firefighter in District of Columbia earns about $78,513 a year, which supports approximately $1,963 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked District of Columbia city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 0 of 1 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $2,532/mo | 38.7% | stretched |