How much rent can you afford in Lahaina, HI?
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The 30% rent rule, in Lahaina
At a median rent of $3,202/mo, Lahaina is stretched for most renters when measured against Lahaina median household income of $88,889/yr. Rent would consume roughly 43% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $128,080 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Lahaina?
On a $88,889 salary (the Lahaina median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,222/mo. Lahaina's median rent is $3,202/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Lahaina?
To keep Lahaina's $3,202/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $128,080/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Lahaina affordable on the median Hawaii income?
Lahaina is stretched for most renters on a $88,889 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".