Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Provo, UT?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.5% of gross income.
Provo rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah 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 Utah cities have lower median rent than Provo, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Provo, UT?
Median rent in Provo is $1,556 a month. A typical bus driver in Utah earns about $49,747 a year, which makes that rent 37.5% 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 Provo?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Utah (~$49,747/yr) supports up to $1,244 a month in rent. Provo's current median rent is $1,556/mo, which is $312/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Provo?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Utah works roughly 65.1 hours a month to cover Provo's median rent of $1,556.
Where is rent cheaper than Provo for a bus driver?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Roy ($1,555/mo), Salt Lake City ($1,554/mo), West Valley City ($1,550/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.