Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Colbert, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.8% of gross income.
Colbert 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 Colbert, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Colbert, WA?
Median rent in Colbert is $1,682 a month. A typical bus driver in Washington earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 34.8% 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 Colbert?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Colbert's current median rent is $1,682/mo, which is $231/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Colbert?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 60.3 hours a month to cover Colbert's median rent of $1,682.
Where is rent cheaper than Colbert for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Pacific ($1,681/mo), Shelton ($1,680/mo), Lakewood ($1,678/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.