Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Kailua Kona, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 54% of gross income.
Kailua Kona rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Kailua Kona, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Kailua Kona, HI?
Median rent in Kailua Kona is $2,961 a month. A typical carpenter in Hawaii earns about $65,815 a year, which makes that rent 54% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Kailua Kona?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Hawaii (~$65,815/yr) supports up to $1,645 a month in rent. Kailua Kona's current median rent is $2,961/mo, which is $1,316/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Kailua Kona?
At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a carpenter in Hawaii works roughly 93.6 hours a month to cover Kailua Kona's median rent of $2,961.
Where is rent cheaper than Kailua Kona for a carpenter?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Kaneohe ($2,952/mo), Kaneohe ($2,943/mo), Kaneohe ($2,941/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.