Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Canton, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26% of gross income.
Canton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than Canton, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
Compare with full rent data for Canton
View full rent data for Canton, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Canton, OH?
Median rent in Canton is $1,054 a month. A typical bus driver in Ohio earns about $48,711 a year, which makes that rent 26% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Canton?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Ohio (~$48,711/yr) supports up to $1,218 a month in rent. Canton's current median rent is $1,054/mo, which leaves a $164/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Canton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Ohio works roughly 45 hours a month to cover Canton's median rent of $1,054.
Where is rent cheaper than Canton for a bus driver?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Lorain ($1,050/mo), Lorain ($1,050/mo), Toledo ($1,050/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.