Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Erie, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 97.2% of gross income.
Erie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a bartender salary
Declared bartender pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US cities. Actual tip income in high-volume bars and fine-dining can push real take-home substantially higher. At the national-average declared bartender salary, the 30% rule supports about $878 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Erie, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Erie, CO?
Median rent in Erie is $2,989 a month. A typical bartender in Colorado earns about $36,887 a year, which makes that rent 97.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bartender afford in Erie?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Colorado (~$36,887/yr) supports up to $922 a month in rent. Erie's current median rent is $2,989/mo, which is $2,067/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Erie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a bartender in Colorado works roughly 168.5 hours a month to cover Erie's median rent of $2,989.
Where is rent cheaper than Erie for a bartender?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Granby ($2,972/mo), Castle Pines ($2,947/mo), Eagle ($2,946/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.