Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Rome, GA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.9% of gross income.
Rome rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Rome, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Rome, GA?
Median rent in Rome is $1,303 a month. A typical paramedic in Georgia earns about $50,521 a year, which makes that rent 30.9% 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 Rome?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Georgia (~$50,521/yr) supports up to $1,263 a month in rent. Rome's current median rent is $1,303/mo, which is $40/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Rome?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a paramedic in Georgia works roughly 53.6 hours a month to cover Rome's median rent of $1,303.
Where is rent cheaper than Rome for a paramedic?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Milledgeville ($1,301/mo), Lithia Springs ($1,300/mo), Jesup ($1,300/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.