Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Clarence, NY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.5% of gross income.
Clarence rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York 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 York cities have lower median rent than Clarence, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Clarence, NY?
Median rent in Clarence is $1,550 a month. A typical bus driver in New York earns about $59,075 a year, which makes that rent 31.5% 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 Clarence?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in New York (~$59,075/yr) supports up to $1,477 a month in rent. Clarence's current median rent is $1,550/mo, which is $73/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Clarence?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in New York works roughly 54.6 hours a month to cover Clarence's median rent of $1,550.
Where is rent cheaper than Clarence for a bus driver?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Albany ($1,549/mo), Clifton Park ($1,549/mo), Brockport ($1,549/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.