Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in South Tucson, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.9% of gross income.
South Tucson rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona 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 Arizona cities have lower median rent than South Tucson, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in South Tucson, AZ?
Median rent in South Tucson is $1,167 a month. A typical bus driver in Arizona earns about $50,265 a year, which makes that rent 27.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in South Tucson?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Arizona (~$50,265/yr) supports up to $1,257 a month in rent. South Tucson's current median rent is $1,167/mo, which leaves a $90/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in South Tucson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Arizona works roughly 48.3 hours a month to cover South Tucson's median rent of $1,167.
Where is rent cheaper than South Tucson for a bus driver?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Glendale ($1,153/mo), Tucson ($1,107/mo), Casa Grande ($1,103/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.