Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Stevens Point, WI?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34% of gross income.
Stevens Point rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Stevens Point, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Stevens Point, WI?
Median rent in Stevens Point is $1,393 a month. A typical bus driver in Wisconsin earns about $49,229 a year, which makes that rent 34% 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 Stevens Point?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Wisconsin (~$49,229/yr) supports up to $1,231 a month in rent. Stevens Point's current median rent is $1,393/mo, which is $162/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Stevens Point?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Wisconsin works roughly 58.9 hours a month to cover Stevens Point's median rent of $1,393.
Where is rent cheaper than Stevens Point for a bus driver?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Milwaukee ($1,392/mo), Beloit ($1,391/mo), West Allis ($1,390/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.