Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Chubbuck, ID?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.6% of gross income.
Chubbuck rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho 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 Idaho cities have lower median rent than Chubbuck, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Chubbuck, ID?
Median rent in Chubbuck is $1,252 a month. A typical bus driver in Idaho earns about $46,120 a year, which makes that rent 32.6% 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 Chubbuck?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Idaho (~$46,120/yr) supports up to $1,153 a month in rent. Chubbuck's current median rent is $1,252/mo, which is $99/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Chubbuck?
At an hourly equivalent of about $22 an hour, a bus driver in Idaho works roughly 56.5 hours a month to cover Chubbuck's median rent of $1,252.
Where is rent cheaper than Chubbuck for a bus driver?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Shelley ($1,238/mo), Lewiston ($1,236/mo), Rexburg ($1,235/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.