Rent Affordability for A Bartender in Alaska

A typical bartender in Alaska earns about $39,346 a year, which supports approximately $984 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. 0 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Kenai, AK$1,693/mo51.6%severely rent-burdened
Anchorage, AK$1,710/mo52.2%severely rent-burdened
Fairbanks, AK$1,720/mo52.5%severely rent-burdened
North Pole, AK$1,802/mo55%severely rent-burdened
Wasilla, AK$2,023/mo61.7%severely rent-burdened
Eagle River, AK$2,509/mo76.5%severely rent-burdened
Methodology: Salary is the BLS-derived state estimate for Alaska. Rent is the latest ZORI monthly value for each city. Affordability uses the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income).