Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Waipahu, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 60.5% of gross income.
Waipahu rent: July 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 Waipahu, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Waipahu, HI?
Median rent in Waipahu is $2,897 a month. A typical paramedic in Hawaii earns about $57,434 a year, which makes that rent 60.5% 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 Waipahu?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Hawaii (~$57,434/yr) supports up to $1,436 a month in rent. Waipahu's current median rent is $2,897/mo, which is $1,461/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Waipahu?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a paramedic in Hawaii works roughly 104.9 hours a month to cover Waipahu's median rent of $2,897.
Where is rent cheaper than Waipahu for a paramedic?
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 paramedic salary.