Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Springfield, MA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.7% of gross income.
Springfield rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Springfield, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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View full rent data for Springfield, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a paramedic afford rent in Springfield, MA?
Median rent in Springfield is $1,786 a month. A typical paramedic in Massachusetts earns about $61,689 a year, which makes that rent 34.7% 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 Springfield?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Massachusetts (~$61,689/yr) supports up to $1,542 a month in rent. Springfield's current median rent is $1,786/mo, which is $244/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Springfield?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a paramedic in Massachusetts works roughly 60.2 hours a month to cover Springfield's median rent of $1,786.
Where is rent cheaper than Springfield for a paramedic?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Fall River ($1,784/mo), Chicopee ($1,784/mo), Shrewsbury ($1,778/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.