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 | $1,480/mo | 17.5% | very comfortable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,788/mo | 21.1% | affordable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,845/mo | 21.8% | affordable |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,843/mo | 21.8% | affordable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,907/mo | 22.5% | affordable |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,384/mo | 28.1% | affordable |