Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Saint Louis Park, MN?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.5% of gross income.
Saint Louis Park rent: July 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 Saint Louis Park, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Saint Louis Park, MN?
Median rent in Saint Louis Park is $1,865 a month. A typical bus driver in Minnesota earns about $53,893 a year, which makes that rent 41.5% 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 Saint Louis Park?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Minnesota (~$53,893/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. Saint Louis Park's current median rent is $1,865/mo, which is $518/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Saint Louis Park?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a bus driver in Minnesota works roughly 72 hours a month to cover Saint Louis Park's median rent of $1,865.
Where is rent cheaper than Saint Louis Park for a bus driver?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Inver Grove Heights ($1,864/mo), Inver Grove Heights ($1,863/mo), Ramsey ($1,862/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.