Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Waianae, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 73.9% of gross income.
Waianae rent: June 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 Waianae, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Waianae, HI?
Median rent in Waianae is $2,336 a month. A typical bartender in Hawaii earns about $37,940 a year, which makes that rent 73.9% 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 Waianae?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Hawaii (~$37,940/yr) supports up to $949 a month in rent. Waianae's current median rent is $2,336/mo, which is $1,387/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Waianae?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a bartender in Hawaii works roughly 128.1 hours a month to cover Waianae's median rent of $2,336.
Where is rent cheaper than Waianae for a bartender?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Pearl City ($2,333/mo), Aiea ($2,321/mo), Pearl City ($2,314/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.