Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Kailua, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 118.7% of gross income.
Kailua rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii 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 Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Kailua, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Kailua, HI?
Median rent in Kailua is $3,753 a month. A typical bartender in Hawaii earns about $37,940 a year, which makes that rent 118.7% 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 Kailua?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Hawaii (~$37,940/yr) supports up to $949 a month in rent. Kailua's current median rent is $3,753/mo, which is $2,804/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Kailua?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a bartender in Hawaii works roughly 205.8 hours a month to cover Kailua's median rent of $3,753.
Where is rent cheaper than Kailua for a bartender?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Haiku ($3,698/mo), Haleiwa ($3,650/mo), Haleiwa ($3,648/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.