Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in South Charleston, WV?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.8% of gross income.
South Charleston rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (West Virginia 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 West Virginia cities have lower median rent than South Charleston, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for South Charleston, WV →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in South Charleston, WV?
Median rent in South Charleston is $985 a month. A typical bus driver in West Virginia earns about $44,047 a year, which makes that rent 26.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in South Charleston?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in West Virginia (~$44,047/yr) supports up to $1,101 a month in rent. South Charleston's current median rent is $985/mo, which leaves a $116/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in South Charleston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a bus driver in West Virginia works roughly 46.5 hours a month to cover South Charleston's median rent of $985.
Where is rent cheaper than South Charleston for a bus driver?
Nearby West Virginia cities with lower median rent include Huntington ($980/mo), Huntington ($973/mo), Huntington ($970/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.