Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Naperville, IL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43.3% of gross income.
Naperville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois 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 Illinois cities have lower median rent than Naperville, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Naperville, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Naperville, IL?
Median rent in Naperville is $2,310 a month. A typical firefighter in Illinois earns about $64,066 a year, which makes that rent 43.3% 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 Naperville?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Illinois (~$64,066/yr) supports up to $1,602 a month in rent. Naperville's current median rent is $2,310/mo, which is $708/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Naperville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a firefighter in Illinois works roughly 75 hours a month to cover Naperville's median rent of $2,310.
Where is rent cheaper than Naperville for a firefighter?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Bolingbrook ($2,308/mo), Vernon Hills ($2,307/mo), West Dundee ($2,305/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.