Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Manhattan, KS?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33% of gross income.
Manhattan rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kansas 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 Kansas cities have lower median rent than Manhattan, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
Compare with full rent data for Manhattan
View full rent data for Manhattan, KS →Frequently asked questions
Can a paramedic afford rent in Manhattan, KS?
Median rent in Manhattan is $1,315 a month. A typical paramedic in Kansas earns about $47,862 a year, which makes that rent 33% 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 Manhattan?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Kansas (~$47,862/yr) supports up to $1,197 a month in rent. Manhattan's current median rent is $1,315/mo, which is $118/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Manhattan?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a paramedic in Kansas works roughly 57.1 hours a month to cover Manhattan's median rent of $1,315.
Where is rent cheaper than Manhattan for a paramedic?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Kansas City ($1,314/mo), Kansas City ($1,304/mo), Kansas City ($1,290/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.