Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Logan, UT?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28% of gross income.

Logan rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah state estimate).

Logan median rent
$1,406/mo
Firefighter salary (Utah)
$60,298/yr
Rent as % of income
28%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,025, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,507/mo in rent. Logan's median rent of $1,406 leaves roughly $101/mo of headroom under that threshold. A firefighter works roughly 48.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Logan, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:

Ogden, UT
$1,405/mo (28% of income)
Millcreek, UT
$1,405/mo (28% of income)
Ogden, UT
$1,403/mo (27.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a firefighter afford rent in Logan, UT?

Median rent in Logan is $1,406 a month. A typical firefighter in Utah earns about $60,298 a year, which makes that rent 28% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a firefighter afford in Logan?

Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Utah (~$60,298/yr) supports up to $1,507 a month in rent. Logan's current median rent is $1,406/mo, which leaves a $101/mo buffer.

How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Logan?

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a firefighter in Utah works roughly 48.5 hours a month to cover Logan's median rent of $1,406.

Where is rent cheaper than Logan for a firefighter?

Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Ogden ($1,405/mo), Millcreek ($1,405/mo), Ogden ($1,403/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Utah state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Logan, UT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.