Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Bangor, ME?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38.6% of gross income.
Bangor rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maine 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 Maine cities have lower median rent than Bangor, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Bangor, ME?
Median rent in Bangor is $1,592 a month. A typical paramedic in Maine earns about $49,457 a year, which makes that rent 38.6% 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 Bangor?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Maine (~$49,457/yr) supports up to $1,236 a month in rent. Bangor's current median rent is $1,592/mo, which is $356/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Bangor?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a paramedic in Maine works roughly 67 hours a month to cover Bangor's median rent of $1,592.
Where is rent cheaper than Bangor for a paramedic?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Sanford ($1,589/mo), Auburn ($1,588/mo), Auburn ($1,588/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.