Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Old Town, ME?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.8% of gross income.
Old Town rent: June 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 Old Town, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Old Town, ME?
Median rent in Old Town is $1,801 a month. A typical bus driver in Maine earns about $48,193 a year, which makes that rent 44.8% 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 Old Town?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Maine (~$48,193/yr) supports up to $1,205 a month in rent. Old Town's current median rent is $1,801/mo, which is $596/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Old Town?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Maine works roughly 77.7 hours a month to cover Old Town's median rent of $1,801.
Where is rent cheaper than Old Town for a bus driver?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include South Portland ($1,799/mo), Portland ($1,780/mo), Rockland ($1,775/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.