Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Milton, WA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.5% of gross income.
Milton 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 Milton, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Milton, WA?
Median rent in Milton is $2,152 a month. A typical bus driver in Washington earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 44.5% 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 Milton?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Milton's current median rent is $2,152/mo, which is $701/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Milton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 77.1 hours a month to cover Milton's median rent of $2,152.
Where is rent cheaper than Milton for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Puyallup ($2,150/mo), Battle Ground ($2,150/mo), East Wenatchee ($2,148/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.