Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Ozark, AL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.4% of gross income.
Ozark rent: June 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 Ozark, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Ozark, AL?
Median rent in Ozark is $1,350 a month. A typical bus driver in Alabama earns about $44,565 a year, which makes that rent 36.4% 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 Ozark?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Alabama (~$44,565/yr) supports up to $1,114 a month in rent. Ozark's current median rent is $1,350/mo, which is $236/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Ozark?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a bus driver in Alabama works roughly 63 hours a month to cover Ozark's median rent of $1,350.
Where is rent cheaper than Ozark for a bus driver?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Center Point ($1,349/mo), Phenix City ($1,349/mo), Phenix City ($1,349/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.