Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Show Low, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 49.5% of gross income.
Show Low 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 Show Low, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Show Low, AZ?
Median rent in Show Low is $2,129 a month. A typical paramedic in Arizona earns about $51,585 a year, which makes that rent 49.5% 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 Show Low?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Arizona (~$51,585/yr) supports up to $1,290 a month in rent. Show Low's current median rent is $2,129/mo, which is $839/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Show Low?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a paramedic in Arizona works roughly 85.8 hours a month to cover Show Low's median rent of $2,129.
Where is rent cheaper than Show Low for a paramedic?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Anthem ($2,125/mo), Anthem ($2,122/mo), Flagstaff ($2,117/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.