Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Lima, OH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43% of gross income.
Lima rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than Lima, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Lima, OH?
Median rent in Lima is $1,182 a month. A typical bartender in Ohio earns about $33,022 a year, which makes that rent 43% 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 Lima?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Ohio (~$33,022/yr) supports up to $826 a month in rent. Lima's current median rent is $1,182/mo, which is $356/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Lima?
At an hourly equivalent of about $16 an hour, a bartender in Ohio works roughly 74.5 hours a month to cover Lima's median rent of $1,182.
Where is rent cheaper than Lima for a bartender?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Silverton ($1,181/mo), Athens ($1,179/mo), Bowling Green ($1,179/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.