Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Montgomery, AL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.3% of gross income.
Montgomery rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Alabama 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 Alabama cities have lower median rent than Montgomery, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
Compare with full rent data for Montgomery
View full rent data for Montgomery, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Montgomery, AL?
Median rent in Montgomery is $1,347 a month. A typical bus driver in Alabama earns about $44,565 a year, which makes that rent 36.3% 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 Montgomery?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Alabama (~$44,565/yr) supports up to $1,114 a month in rent. Montgomery's current median rent is $1,347/mo, which is $233/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Montgomery?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a bus driver in Alabama works roughly 62.9 hours a month to cover Montgomery's median rent of $1,347.
Where is rent cheaper than Montgomery for a bus driver?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Grayson Valley ($1,345/mo), Hoover ($1,345/mo), Center Point ($1,344/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.