Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in La Grande, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.8% of gross income.
La Grande rent: July 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 La Grande, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for La Grande, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in La Grande, OR?
Median rent in La Grande is $1,292 a month. A typical bus driver in Oregon earns about $53,893 a year, which makes that rent 28.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in La Grande?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Oregon (~$53,893/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. La Grande's current median rent is $1,292/mo, which leaves a $55/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in La Grande?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a bus driver in Oregon works roughly 49.9 hours a month to cover La Grande's median rent of $1,292.
Where is rent cheaper than La Grande for a bus driver?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Pendleton ($1,282/mo), Pendleton ($1,281/mo), Gresham ($1,276/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.