Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Waikoloa, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 101.2% of gross income.
Waikoloa 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 Waikoloa, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Waikoloa, HI?
Median rent in Waikoloa is $3,200 a month. A typical bartender in Hawaii earns about $37,940 a year, which makes that rent 101.2% 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 Waikoloa?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Hawaii (~$37,940/yr) supports up to $949 a month in rent. Waikoloa's current median rent is $3,200/mo, which is $2,251/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Waikoloa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a bartender in Hawaii works roughly 175.4 hours a month to cover Waikoloa's median rent of $3,200.
Where is rent cheaper than Waikoloa for a bartender?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Makawao ($3,199/mo), Wailuku ($3,197/mo), Lahaina ($3,197/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.