Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Waipahu, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 62.1% of gross income.
Waipahu rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Waipahu, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Waipahu, HI?
Median rent in Waipahu is $2,897 a month. A typical bus driver in Hawaii earns about $55,966 a year, which makes that rent 62.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Waipahu?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Hawaii (~$55,966/yr) supports up to $1,399 a month in rent. Waipahu's current median rent is $2,897/mo, which is $1,498/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Waipahu?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a bus driver in Hawaii works roughly 107.7 hours a month to cover Waipahu's median rent of $2,897.
Where is rent cheaper than Waipahu for a bus driver?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Kaneohe ($2,895/mo), Waialua ($2,893/mo), Kailua Kona ($2,877/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.