Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Torrington, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.6% of gross income.
Torrington rent: June 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 Torrington, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Torrington, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Torrington, WY?
Median rent in Torrington is $1,000 a month. A typical bus driver in Wyoming earns about $48,711 a year, which makes that rent 24.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Torrington?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Wyoming (~$48,711/yr) supports up to $1,218 a month in rent. Torrington's current median rent is $1,000/mo, which leaves a $218/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Torrington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Wyoming works roughly 42.7 hours a month to cover Torrington's median rent of $1,000.
Where is rent cheaper than Torrington for a bus driver?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Rawlins ($987/mo), Casper ($977/mo), Riverton ($975/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.