Can A Registered Nurse Afford Rent in Kailua, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 47.1% of gross income.
Kailua rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a registered nurse salary
Rent is the single largest fixed cost most renters carry, and the rent-to-income ratio is the simplest measure of whether a city is livable on a given salary. For renters earning a typical registered-nurse income, the 30% rule supports about $2,360 a month in rent. That margin covers comfortable one-bedroom rent in the vast majority of US metros but tightens significantly in the highest-rent coastal cities, where rent can claim 40% or more of an RN paycheck. The per-city pages below show the local rent, the local nurse-pay estimate, and where that combination sits on the affordability scale.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Kailua, which improves the affordability math on a registered nurse salary:
Compare with full rent data for Kailua
View full rent data for Kailua, HI →Frequently asked questions
Can a registered nurse afford rent in Kailua, HI?
Median rent in Kailua is $4,006 a month. A typical registered nurse in Hawaii earns about $102,038 a year, which makes that rent 47.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a registered nurse afford in Kailua?
Using the 30% rule, a registered nurse salary in Hawaii (~$102,038/yr) supports up to $2,551 a month in rent. Kailua's current median rent is $4,006/mo, which is $1,455/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a registered nurse work to cover rent in Kailua?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a registered nurse in Hawaii works roughly 81.7 hours a month to cover Kailua's median rent of $4,006.
Where is rent cheaper than Kailua for a registered nurse?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Lahaina ($3,974/mo), Lahaina ($3,956/mo), Lahaina ($3,931/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a registered nurse salary.