Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Rome, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.2% of gross income.
Rome rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Rome, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Rome, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Rome, GA?
Median rent in Rome is $1,303 a month. A typical firefighter in Georgia earns about $59,670 a year, which makes that rent 26.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Rome?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Georgia (~$59,670/yr) supports up to $1,492 a month in rent. Rome's current median rent is $1,303/mo, which leaves a $189/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Rome?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a firefighter in Georgia works roughly 45.4 hours a month to cover Rome's median rent of $1,303.
Where is rent cheaper than Rome for a firefighter?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Milledgeville ($1,301/mo), Lithia Springs ($1,300/mo), Jesup ($1,300/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.