Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Wasilla, AK?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.8% of gross income.
Wasilla rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Alaska state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Alaska cities have lower median rent than Wasilla, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Wasilla, AK?
Median rent in Wasilla is $2,023 a month. A typical bus driver in Alaska earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 41.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Wasilla?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Alaska (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Wasilla's current median rent is $2,023/mo, which is $572/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Wasilla?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Alaska works roughly 72.5 hours a month to cover Wasilla's median rent of $2,023.
Where is rent cheaper than Wasilla for a bus driver?
Nearby Alaska cities with lower median rent include North Pole ($1,994/mo), North Pole ($1,969/mo), North Pole ($1,961/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.