Rent Affordability for An Accountant in Alaska
A typical accountant in Alaska earns about $101,674 a year, which supports approximately $2,542 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Alaska city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 6 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,693/mo | 20% | very comfortable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,710/mo | 20.2% | affordable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,720/mo | 20.3% | affordable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,802/mo | 21.3% | affordable |
| Wasilla, AK | $2,023/mo | 23.9% | affordable |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,509/mo | 29.6% | affordable |