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.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,480/mo | 45.1% | rent-burdened |
| North Pole, AK | $1,788/mo | 54.5% | severely rent-burdened |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,843/mo | 56.2% | severely rent-burdened |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,845/mo | 56.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,907/mo | 58.2% | severely rent-burdened |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,384/mo | 72.7% | severely rent-burdened |