Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Ocean Shores, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38% of gross income.
Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Ocean Shores, WA?
Median rent in Ocean Shores is $1,836 a month. A typical bus driver in Washington earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 38% 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 Ocean Shores?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Ocean Shores's current median rent is $1,836/mo, which is $385/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Ocean Shores?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 65.8 hours a month to cover Ocean Shores's median rent of $1,836.
Where is rent cheaper than Ocean Shores for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Lynden ($1,835/mo), Liberty Lake ($1,834/mo), Bremerton ($1,832/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.