Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Orland Park, IL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 68.5% of gross income.
Orland Park rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois 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 Illinois cities have lower median rent than Orland Park, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Orland Park, IL?
Median rent in Orland Park is $3,018 a month. A typical bus driver in Illinois earns about $52,856 a year, which makes that rent 68.5% 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 Orland Park?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Illinois (~$52,856/yr) supports up to $1,321 a month in rent. Orland Park's current median rent is $3,018/mo, which is $1,697/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Orland Park?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a bus driver in Illinois works roughly 118.8 hours a month to cover Orland Park's median rent of $3,018.
Where is rent cheaper than Orland Park for a bus driver?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Highland Park ($3,006/mo), Highland Park ($2,998/mo), Northbrook ($2,987/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.