Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Washougal, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.9% of gross income.
Washougal 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 Washougal, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Washougal, WA?
Median rent in Washougal is $1,930 a month. A typical bus driver in Washington earns about $58,038 a year, which makes that rent 39.9% 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 Washougal?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Washington (~$58,038/yr) supports up to $1,451 a month in rent. Washougal's current median rent is $1,930/mo, which is $479/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Washougal?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in Washington works roughly 69.2 hours a month to cover Washougal's median rent of $1,930.
Where is rent cheaper than Washougal for a bus driver?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Bryn Mawr-Skyway ($1,929/mo), Oak Harbor ($1,928/mo), Des Moines ($1,926/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.