Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in North Canton, OH?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.5% of gross income.
North Canton rent: July 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 North Canton, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in North Canton, OH?
Median rent in North Canton is $1,481 a month. A typical bus driver in Ohio earns about $48,711 a year, which makes that rent 36.5% 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 North Canton?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Ohio (~$48,711/yr) supports up to $1,218 a month in rent. North Canton's current median rent is $1,481/mo, which is $263/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in North Canton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Ohio works roughly 63.2 hours a month to cover North Canton's median rent of $1,481.
Where is rent cheaper than North Canton for a bus driver?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Milford ($1,480/mo), Gahanna ($1,479/mo), Brunswick ($1,479/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.