Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Buffalo, MN?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.6% of gross income.
Buffalo rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Buffalo, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Buffalo, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Buffalo, MN?
Median rent in Buffalo is $1,509 a month. A typical bus driver in Minnesota earns about $53,893 a year, which makes that rent 33.6% 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 Buffalo?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Minnesota (~$53,893/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. Buffalo's current median rent is $1,509/mo, which is $162/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Buffalo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a bus driver in Minnesota works roughly 58.2 hours a month to cover Buffalo's median rent of $1,509.
Where is rent cheaper than Buffalo for a bus driver?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Minnetonka ($1,508/mo), Robbinsdale ($1,507/mo), Brooklyn Center ($1,507/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.