Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Rio Rico, AZ?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.7% of gross income.
Rio Rico rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a paramedic salary
Paramedic and EMT base pay sits modestly below the US median household income and is often supplemented by overtime. At the national-average paramedic salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,330 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Rio Rico, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Rio Rico, AZ?
Median rent in Rio Rico is $1,407 a month. A typical paramedic in Arizona earns about $51,585 a year, which makes that rent 32.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a paramedic afford in Rio Rico?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Arizona (~$51,585/yr) supports up to $1,290 a month in rent. Rio Rico's current median rent is $1,407/mo, which is $117/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Rio Rico?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a paramedic in Arizona works roughly 56.7 hours a month to cover Rio Rico's median rent of $1,407.
Where is rent cheaper than Rio Rico for a paramedic?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Kingman ($1,406/mo), Kingman ($1,405/mo), Kingman ($1,402/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.