Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.4% of gross income.
Colorado Springs rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Colorado Springs, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
Median rent in Colorado Springs is $1,739 a month. A typical paramedic in Colorado earns about $55,839 a year, which makes that rent 37.4% 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 Colorado Springs?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Colorado (~$55,839/yr) supports up to $1,396 a month in rent. Colorado Springs's current median rent is $1,739/mo, which is $343/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Colorado Springs?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a paramedic in Colorado works roughly 64.8 hours a month to cover Colorado Springs's median rent of $1,739.
Where is rent cheaper than Colorado Springs for a paramedic?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Lakewood ($1,738/mo), Lakewood ($1,737/mo), Stratmoor ($1,736/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.