Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Selah, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35% of gross income.
Selah 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 Selah, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Selah, WA?
Median rent in Selah is $1,695 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 Selah?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Selah's current median rent is $1,695/mo, which is $244/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Selah?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 60.7 hours a month to cover Selah's median rent of $1,695.
Where is rent cheaper than Selah for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Airway Heights ($1,694/mo), Parkland ($1,693/mo), Airway Heights ($1,693/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.