Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Erie, PA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.2% of gross income.
Erie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Erie, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Erie, PA →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Erie, PA?
Median rent in Erie is $1,036 a month. A typical bus driver in Pennsylvania earns about $51,302 a year, which makes that rent 24.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Erie?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Pennsylvania (~$51,302/yr) supports up to $1,283 a month in rent. Erie's current median rent is $1,036/mo, which leaves a $247/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Erie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a bus driver in Pennsylvania works roughly 42 hours a month to cover Erie's median rent of $1,036.
Where is rent cheaper than Erie for a bus driver?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include McKeesport ($1,034/mo), New Castle ($1,032/mo), Williamsport ($1,032/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.