Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Windsor, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 79.8% of gross income.
Windsor 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 Windsor, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Windsor, CO?
Median rent in Windsor is $2,452 a month. A typical bartender in Colorado earns about $36,887 a year, which makes that rent 79.8% 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 Windsor?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Colorado (~$36,887/yr) supports up to $922 a month in rent. Windsor's current median rent is $2,452/mo, which is $1,530/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Windsor?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a bartender in Colorado works roughly 138.3 hours a month to cover Windsor's median rent of $2,452.
Where is rent cheaper than Windsor for a bartender?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Highlands Ranch ($2,451/mo), Superior ($2,450/mo), Boulder ($2,449/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.