Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Southampton, NY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 346.1% of gross income.
Southampton rent: April 2020. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York 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 New York cities have lower median rent than Southampton, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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View full rent data for Southampton, NY →Frequently asked questions
Can a paramedic afford rent in Southampton, NY?
Median rent in Southampton is $17,483 a month. A typical paramedic in New York earns about $60,625 a year, which makes that rent 346.1% 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 Southampton?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in New York (~$60,625/yr) supports up to $1,516 a month in rent. Southampton's current median rent is $17,483/mo, which is $15,967/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Southampton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a paramedic in New York works roughly 599.8 hours a month to cover Southampton's median rent of $17,483.
Where is rent cheaper than Southampton for a paramedic?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Hampton Bays ($16,499/mo), Southold ($16,250/mo), Hampton Bays ($13,103/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.