Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Cedar City, UT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.5% of gross income.
Cedar City rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah 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 Utah cities have lower median rent than Cedar City, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Cedar City, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Cedar City, UT?
Median rent in Cedar City is $1,482 a month. A typical firefighter in Utah earns about $60,298 a year, which makes that rent 29.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Cedar City?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Utah (~$60,298/yr) supports up to $1,507 a month in rent. Cedar City's current median rent is $1,482/mo, which leaves a $25/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Cedar City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a firefighter in Utah works roughly 51.1 hours a month to cover Cedar City's median rent of $1,482.
Where is rent cheaper than Cedar City for a firefighter?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Payson ($1,481/mo), Orem ($1,480/mo), Cottonwood Heights ($1,478/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.