Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Eugene, OR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41% of gross income.
Eugene rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Eugene, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
Compare with full rent data for Eugene
View full rent data for Eugene, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Eugene, OR?
Median rent in Eugene is $1,842 a month. A typical bus driver in Oregon earns about $53,893 a year, which makes that rent 41% 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 Eugene?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Oregon (~$53,893/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. Eugene's current median rent is $1,842/mo, which is $495/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Eugene?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a bus driver in Oregon works roughly 71.1 hours a month to cover Eugene's median rent of $1,842.
Where is rent cheaper than Eugene for a bus driver?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Saint Helens ($1,841/mo), Gladstone ($1,841/mo), Fairview ($1,841/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.