Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Americus, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.4% of gross income.
Americus rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Americus, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Americus, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Americus, GA?
Median rent in Americus is $958 a month. A typical bus driver in Georgia earns about $49,229 a year, which makes that rent 23.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Americus?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Georgia (~$49,229/yr) supports up to $1,231 a month in rent. Americus's current median rent is $958/mo, which leaves a $273/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Americus?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Georgia works roughly 40.5 hours a month to cover Americus's median rent of $958.
Where is rent cheaper than Americus for a bus driver?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Albany ($955/mo), Waycross ($950/mo), Augusta ($942/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.