Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Auburn, GA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 58.3% of gross income.
Auburn rent: July 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 Auburn, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Auburn, GA?
Median rent in Auburn is $2,391 a month. A typical bus driver in Georgia earns about $49,229 a year, which makes that rent 58.3% 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 Auburn?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Georgia (~$49,229/yr) supports up to $1,231 a month in rent. Auburn's current median rent is $2,391/mo, which is $1,160/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Auburn?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Georgia works roughly 101 hours a month to cover Auburn's median rent of $2,391.
Where is rent cheaper than Auburn for a bus driver?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Saint Simons Island ($2,389/mo), Braselton ($2,387/mo), Braselton ($2,383/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.