Rent Affordability for A Carpenter in Alaska

A typical carpenter in Alaska earns about $68,253 a year, which supports approximately $1,706 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. 1 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Kenai, AK$1,693/mo29.8%affordable
Anchorage, AK$1,730/mo30.4%stretched
Fairbanks, AK$1,762/mo31%stretched
North Pole, AK$1,888/mo33.2%stretched
Wasilla, AK$1,970/mo34.6%stretched
Eagle River, AK$2,397/mo42.1%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).