Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Centralia, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.9% of gross income.
Centralia rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Centralia, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Centralia, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Centralia, WA?
Median rent in Centralia is $1,300 a month. A typical bus driver in Washington earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 26.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Centralia?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Centralia's current median rent is $1,300/mo, which leaves a $151/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Centralia?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 46.6 hours a month to cover Centralia's median rent of $1,300.
Where is rent cheaper than Centralia for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Longview ($1,296/mo), Pullman ($1,291/mo), Pullman ($1,287/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.