Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in North Wales, PA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.1% of gross income.
North Wales 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 North Wales, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in North Wales, PA?
Median rent in North Wales is $1,800 a month. A typical bus driver in Pennsylvania earns about $51,302 a year, which makes that rent 42.1% 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 Wales?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Pennsylvania (~$51,302/yr) supports up to $1,283 a month in rent. North Wales's current median rent is $1,800/mo, which is $517/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in North Wales?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a bus driver in Pennsylvania works roughly 73 hours a month to cover North Wales's median rent of $1,800.
Where is rent cheaper than North Wales for a bus driver?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Glenside ($1,799/mo), Wyncote ($1,799/mo), Marcus Hook ($1,798/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.