Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Goddard, KS?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 64.7% of gross income.
Goddard rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kansas 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 Kansas cities have lower median rent than Goddard, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Goddard, KS?
Median rent in Goddard is $1,704 a month. A typical bartender in Kansas earns about $31,617 a year, which makes that rent 64.7% 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 Goddard?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Kansas (~$31,617/yr) supports up to $790 a month in rent. Goddard's current median rent is $1,704/mo, which is $914/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Goddard?
At an hourly equivalent of about $15 an hour, a bartender in Kansas works roughly 112.1 hours a month to cover Goddard's median rent of $1,704.
Where is rent cheaper than Goddard for a bartender?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Overland Park ($1,702/mo), Olathe ($1,700/mo), Overland Park ($1,700/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.