Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Maple Valley, WA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 61.7% of gross income.
Maple Valley rent: September 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 Maple Valley, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Maple Valley, WA?
Median rent in Maple Valley is $2,985 a month. A typical bus driver in Washington earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 61.7% 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 Maple Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Maple Valley's current median rent is $2,985/mo, which is $1,534/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Maple Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 107 hours a month to cover Maple Valley's median rent of $2,985.
Where is rent cheaper than Maple Valley for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Lake Stevens ($2,983/mo), Lake Stevens ($2,982/mo), Lake Stevens ($2,979/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.