Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Derry, NH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 53% of gross income.
Derry rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Derry, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Derry, NH?
Median rent in Derry is $2,357 a month. A typical bus driver in New Hampshire earns about $53,375 a year, which makes that rent 53% 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 Derry?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in New Hampshire (~$53,375/yr) supports up to $1,334 a month in rent. Derry's current median rent is $2,357/mo, which is $1,023/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Derry?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a bus driver in New Hampshire works roughly 91.9 hours a month to cover Derry's median rent of $2,357.
Where is rent cheaper than Derry for a bus driver?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Lebanon ($2,333/mo), Exeter ($2,288/mo), Hooksett ($2,286/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.