Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in East Haven, CT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43.9% of gross income.
East Haven rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut 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 Connecticut cities have lower median rent than East Haven, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for East Haven, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in East Haven, CT?
Median rent in East Haven is $2,084 a month. A typical bus driver in Connecticut earns about $57,002 a year, which makes that rent 43.9% 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 East Haven?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Connecticut (~$57,002/yr) supports up to $1,425 a month in rent. East Haven's current median rent is $2,084/mo, which is $659/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in East Haven?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a bus driver in Connecticut works roughly 76 hours a month to cover East Haven's median rent of $2,084.
Where is rent cheaper than East Haven for a bus driver?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include South Windsor ($2,083/mo), Stratford ($2,082/mo), Hamden ($2,080/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.