Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Flint, MI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.1% of gross income.
Flint rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Michigan 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 Michigan cities have lower median rent than Flint, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Flint, MI →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Flint, MI?
Median rent in Flint is $957 a month. A typical bus driver in Michigan earns about $49,747 a year, which makes that rent 23.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Flint?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Michigan (~$49,747/yr) supports up to $1,244 a month in rent. Flint's current median rent is $957/mo, which leaves a $287/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Flint?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Michigan works roughly 40 hours a month to cover Flint's median rent of $957.
Where is rent cheaper than Flint for a bus driver?
Nearby Michigan cities with lower median rent include Saginaw ($955/mo), Saginaw ($953/mo), Melvindale ($953/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.