Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Vienna, VA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 78.2% of gross income.
Vienna rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia 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 Virginia cities have lower median rent than Vienna, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Vienna, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Vienna, VA?
Median rent in Vienna is $3,445 a month. A typical bus driver in Virginia earns about $52,856 a year, which makes that rent 78.2% 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 Vienna?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Virginia (~$52,856/yr) supports up to $1,321 a month in rent. Vienna's current median rent is $3,445/mo, which is $2,124/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Vienna?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a bus driver in Virginia works roughly 135.6 hours a month to cover Vienna's median rent of $3,445.
Where is rent cheaper than Vienna for a bus driver?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Haymarket ($3,444/mo), Haymarket ($3,411/mo), Oakton ($3,383/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.