Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Benton, AR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41% of gross income.
Benton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas 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 Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Benton, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Benton, AR?
Median rent in Benton is $1,469 a month. A typical bus driver in Arkansas earns about $43,011 a year, which makes that rent 41% 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 Benton?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Arkansas (~$43,011/yr) supports up to $1,075 a month in rent. Benton's current median rent is $1,469/mo, which is $394/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Benton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a bus driver in Arkansas works roughly 71 hours a month to cover Benton's median rent of $1,469.
Where is rent cheaper than Benton for a bus driver?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Prairie Grove ($1,466/mo), Sherwood ($1,466/mo), Cabot ($1,465/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.