How much rent can you afford in Haiku, HI?
Run your salary against Haiku's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in Haiku
At a median rent of $3,525/mo, Haiku is stretched for most renters when measured against Hawaii median income of $98,317/yr. Rent would consume roughly 43% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $141,000 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
Based on Hawaii median income. Haiku-specific income data isn't available yet, so state-level medians are used as a proxy.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Haiku?
On a $98,317 salary (the Hawaii median income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,458/mo. Haiku's median rent is $3,525/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Haiku?
To keep Haiku's $3,525/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $141,000/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Haiku affordable on the median Hawaii income?
Haiku is stretched for most renters on a $98,317 income. Rent would take 43% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".