Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Hilo, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43.8% of gross income.
Hilo rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a paramedic salary
Paramedic and EMT base pay sits modestly below the US median household income and is often supplemented by overtime. At the national-average paramedic salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,330 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Hilo, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Hilo, HI?
Median rent in Hilo is $2,095 a month. A typical paramedic in Hawaii earns about $57,434 a year, which makes that rent 43.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a paramedic afford in Hilo?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Hawaii (~$57,434/yr) supports up to $1,436 a month in rent. Hilo's current median rent is $2,095/mo, which is $659/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Hilo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a paramedic in Hawaii works roughly 75.9 hours a month to cover Hilo's median rent of $2,095.
Where is rent cheaper than Hilo for a paramedic?
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 paramedic salary.