Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Auburn, ME?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.4% of gross income.
Auburn rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maine 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 Maine 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, ME?
Median rent in Auburn is $1,581 a month. A typical bus driver in Maine earns about $48,193 a year, which makes that rent 39.4% 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 Maine (~$48,193/yr) supports up to $1,205 a month in rent. Auburn's current median rent is $1,581/mo, which is $376/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Auburn?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Maine works roughly 68.2 hours a month to cover Auburn's median rent of $1,581.
Where is rent cheaper than Auburn for a bus driver?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Bangor ($1,580/mo), Old Town ($1,573/mo), Augusta ($1,556/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.