Can A Truck Driver Afford Rent in Aspen, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 363.6% of gross income.
Aspen rent: April 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a truck driver salary
Truck driver pay covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost US metros and stretches thin in the highest-cost ones. Because many drivers can base anywhere along their route, the home-city rent decision has an outsized effect on take-home. At the national-average driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,418 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets keep rent within that range and which push it out of reach.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Aspen, which improves the affordability math on a truck driver salary:
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View full rent data for Aspen, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a truck driver afford rent in Aspen, CO?
Median rent in Aspen is $18,041 a month. A typical truck driver in Colorado earns about $59,546 a year, which makes that rent 363.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a truck driver afford in Aspen?
Using the 30% rule, a truck driver salary in Colorado (~$59,546/yr) supports up to $1,489 a month in rent. Aspen's current median rent is $18,041/mo, which is $16,552/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a truck driver work to cover rent in Aspen?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a truck driver in Colorado works roughly 630.2 hours a month to cover Aspen's median rent of $18,041.
Where is rent cheaper than Aspen for a truck driver?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Basalt ($5,900/mo), Vail ($5,250/mo), Basalt ($5,050/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a truck driver salary.