Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Dublin, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 63.4% of gross income.
Dublin rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California 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 California cities have lower median rent than Dublin, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Dublin, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Dublin, CA?
Median rent in Dublin is $3,233 a month. A typical bus driver in California earns about $61,148 a year, which makes that rent 63.4% 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 Dublin?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in California (~$61,148/yr) supports up to $1,529 a month in rent. Dublin's current median rent is $3,233/mo, which is $1,704/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Dublin?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a bus driver in California works roughly 110 hours a month to cover Dublin's median rent of $3,233.
Where is rent cheaper than Dublin for a bus driver?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Poway ($3,232/mo), San Bruno ($3,232/mo), Poway ($3,231/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.