Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Waipahu, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 53% of gross income.
Waipahu rent: July 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 Waipahu, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
Compare with full rent data for Waipahu
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Waipahu, HI?
Median rent in Waipahu is $2,897 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Hawaii earns about $65,653 a year, which makes that rent 53% 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 Waipahu?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Hawaii (~$65,653/yr) supports up to $1,641 a month in rent. Waipahu's current median rent is $2,897/mo, which is $1,256/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Waipahu?
At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Hawaii works roughly 91.8 hours a month to cover Waipahu's median rent of $2,897.
Where is rent cheaper than Waipahu for a licensed practical nurse?
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 licensed practical nurse salary.