Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Port Angeles, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35% of gross income.
Port Angeles rent: July 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 Port Angeles, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
Compare with full rent data for Port Angeles
View full rent data for Port Angeles, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Port Angeles, WA?
Median rent in Port Angeles is $1,693 a month. A typical bus driver in Washington earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 35% 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 Port Angeles?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Port Angeles's current median rent is $1,693/mo, which is $242/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Port Angeles?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 60.7 hours a month to cover Port Angeles's median rent of $1,693.
Where is rent cheaper than Port Angeles for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Pacific ($1,691/mo), Leavenworth ($1,690/mo), Lakewood ($1,689/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.