Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Washington, UT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 48.3% of gross income.
Washington 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 Washington, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
Compare with full rent data for Washington
View full rent data for Washington, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Washington, UT?
Median rent in Washington is $2,001 a month. A typical bus driver in Utah earns about $49,747 a year, which makes that rent 48.3% 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 Washington?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Utah (~$49,747/yr) supports up to $1,244 a month in rent. Washington's current median rent is $2,001/mo, which is $757/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Washington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Utah works roughly 83.7 hours a month to cover Washington's median rent of $2,001.
Where is rent cheaper than Washington for a bus driver?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Spanish Fork ($2,000/mo), Bluffdale ($1,998/mo), Hurricane ($1,994/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.