Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Alexandria, KY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.2% of gross income.
Alexandria rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kentucky 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 Kentucky cities have lower median rent than Alexandria, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Alexandria, KY?
Median rent in Alexandria is $1,488 a month. A typical bus driver in Kentucky earns about $45,602 a year, which makes that rent 39.2% 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 Alexandria?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Kentucky (~$45,602/yr) supports up to $1,140 a month in rent. Alexandria's current median rent is $1,488/mo, which is $348/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Alexandria?
At an hourly equivalent of about $22 an hour, a bus driver in Kentucky works roughly 67.9 hours a month to cover Alexandria's median rent of $1,488.
Where is rent cheaper than Alexandria for a bus driver?
Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Lexington ($1,487/mo), Covington ($1,486/mo), Georgetown ($1,485/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.