Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in New Brighton, MN?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.5% of gross income.
New Brighton rent: June 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 New Brighton, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in New Brighton, MN?
Median rent in New Brighton is $1,416 a month. A typical bus driver in Minnesota earns about $53,893 a year, which makes that rent 31.5% 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 New Brighton?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Minnesota (~$53,893/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. New Brighton's current median rent is $1,416/mo, which is $69/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in New Brighton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a bus driver in Minnesota works roughly 54.7 hours a month to cover New Brighton's median rent of $1,416.
Where is rent cheaper than New Brighton for a bus driver?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Maplewood ($1,415/mo), Roseville ($1,415/mo), Maplewood ($1,414/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.