Can A Bartender Afford Rent in North Pole, AK?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 55% of gross income.
North Pole rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Alaska state estimate).
About rent and a bartender salary
Declared bartender pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US cities. Actual tip income in high-volume bars and fine-dining can push real take-home substantially higher. At the national-average declared bartender salary, the 30% rule supports about $878 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Alaska cities have lower median rent than North Pole, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in North Pole, AK?
Median rent in North Pole is $1,802 a month. A typical bartender in Alaska earns about $39,346 a year, which makes that rent 55% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bartender afford in North Pole?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Alaska (~$39,346/yr) supports up to $984 a month in rent. North Pole's current median rent is $1,802/mo, which is $818/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in North Pole?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a bartender in Alaska works roughly 95.3 hours a month to cover North Pole's median rent of $1,802.
Where is rent cheaper than North Pole for a bartender?
Nearby Alaska cities with lower median rent include Fairbanks ($1,796/mo), Fairbanks ($1,794/mo), Fairbanks ($1,790/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.