Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Clifton Park, NY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.1% of gross income.
Clifton Park rent: September 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 Clifton Park, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Clifton Park, NY?
Median rent in Clifton Park is $1,677 a month. A typical bus driver in New York earns about $59,075 a year, which makes that rent 34.1% 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 Clifton Park?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in New York (~$59,075/yr) supports up to $1,477 a month in rent. Clifton Park's current median rent is $1,677/mo, which is $200/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Clifton Park?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in New York works roughly 59 hours a month to cover Clifton Park's median rent of $1,677.
Where is rent cheaper than Clifton Park for a bus driver?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include West Henrietta ($1,675/mo), Binghamton ($1,670/mo), West Henrietta ($1,664/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.