Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Lander, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.8% of gross income.
Lander rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Lander, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Lander, WY?
Median rent in Lander is $1,413 a month. A typical bus driver in Wyoming earns about $48,711 a year, which makes that rent 34.8% 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 Lander?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Wyoming (~$48,711/yr) supports up to $1,218 a month in rent. Lander's current median rent is $1,413/mo, which is $195/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Lander?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Wyoming works roughly 60.3 hours a month to cover Lander's median rent of $1,413.
Where is rent cheaper than Lander for a bus driver?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Casper ($1,410/mo), Casper ($1,401/mo), Cody ($1,389/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.