Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in West Fargo, ND?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.7% of gross income.
West Fargo rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Dakota 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 North Dakota cities have lower median rent than West Fargo, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in West Fargo, ND?
Median rent in West Fargo is $1,286 a month. A typical bus driver in North Dakota earns about $50,265 a year, which makes that rent 30.7% 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 West Fargo?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in North Dakota (~$50,265/yr) supports up to $1,257 a month in rent. West Fargo's current median rent is $1,286/mo, which is $29/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in West Fargo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in North Dakota works roughly 53.2 hours a month to cover West Fargo's median rent of $1,286.
Where is rent cheaper than West Fargo for a bus driver?
Nearby North Dakota cities with lower median rent include Williston ($1,283/mo), Bismarck ($1,279/mo), Dickinson ($1,278/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.