How much rent can you afford in Waikoloa, HI?
Run your salary against Waikoloa's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in Waikoloa
At a median rent of $3,230/mo, Waikoloa is moderately stretched when measured against Hawaii median income of $98,317/yr. Rent would consume roughly 39% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $129,200 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
Based on Hawaii median income. Waikoloa-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 Waikoloa?
On a $98,317 salary (the Hawaii median income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,458/mo. Waikoloa's median rent is $3,230/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Waikoloa?
To keep Waikoloa's $3,230/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $129,200/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Waikoloa affordable on the median Hawaii income?
Waikoloa is moderately stretched on a $98,317 income. Rent would take 39% 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".