Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Coos Bay, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 30% of gross income.
Coos Bay rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Coos Bay, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Coos Bay, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Coos Bay, OR?
Median rent in Coos Bay is $1,632 a month. A typical firefighter in Oregon earns about $65,322 a year, which makes that rent 30% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Coos Bay?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Oregon (~$65,322/yr) supports up to $1,633 a month in rent. Coos Bay's current median rent is $1,632/mo, which leaves a $1/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Coos Bay?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a firefighter in Oregon works roughly 52 hours a month to cover Coos Bay's median rent of $1,632.
Where is rent cheaper than Coos Bay for a firefighter?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Springfield ($1,630/mo), Springfield ($1,630/mo), Oregon City ($1,629/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.