Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Waikoloa, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 59% of gross income.
Waikoloa 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 Waikoloa, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Waikoloa, HI?
Median rent in Waikoloa is $3,230 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Hawaii earns about $65,653 a year, which makes that rent 59% 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 Waikoloa?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Hawaii (~$65,653/yr) supports up to $1,641 a month in rent. Waikoloa's current median rent is $3,230/mo, which is $1,589/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Waikoloa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Hawaii works roughly 102.3 hours a month to cover Waikoloa's median rent of $3,230.
Where is rent cheaper than Waikoloa for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Kapolei ($3,223/mo), Wailuku ($3,220/mo), Kapolei ($3,211/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.