Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Newton, NJ?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.4% of gross income.
Newton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Jersey 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 Jersey cities have lower median rent than Newton, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Newton, NJ?
Median rent in Newton is $1,811 a month. A typical bus driver in New Jersey earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 37.4% 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 Newton?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in New Jersey (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Newton's current median rent is $1,811/mo, which is $360/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Newton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in New Jersey works roughly 64.9 hours a month to cover Newton's median rent of $1,811.
Where is rent cheaper than Newton for a bus driver?
Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Budd Lake ($1,810/mo), Pleasantville ($1,810/mo), Orange ($1,809/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.