Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Hilo, HI?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38.3% of gross income.
Hilo rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary
LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Hilo, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Hilo, HI?
Median rent in Hilo is $2,095 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Hawaii earns about $65,653 a year, which makes that rent 38.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Hilo?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Hawaii (~$65,653/yr) supports up to $1,641 a month in rent. Hilo's current median rent is $2,095/mo, which is $454/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Hilo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Hawaii works roughly 66.4 hours a month to cover Hilo's median rent of $2,095.
Where is rent cheaper than Hilo for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Wahiawa ($2,093/mo), Wahiawa ($2,087/mo), Waianae ($2,086/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.