Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Washington, NJ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.4% of gross income.
Washington 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 Washington, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Washington, NJ →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Washington, NJ?
Median rent in Washington is $1,954 a month. A typical bus driver in New Jersey earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 40.4% 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 Washington?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in New Jersey (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Washington's current median rent is $1,954/mo, which is $503/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Washington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in New Jersey works roughly 70 hours a month to cover Washington's median rent of $1,954.
Where is rent cheaper than Washington for a bus driver?
Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Woodbury ($1,953/mo), Atlantic City ($1,953/mo), Irvington ($1,950/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.