Rent Affordability for A Chef in Alaska
A typical chef in Alaska earns about $71,848 a year, which supports approximately $1,796 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. 2 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 4 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,480/mo | 24.7% | affordable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,788/mo | 29.9% | affordable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,845/mo | 30.8% | stretched |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,843/mo | 30.8% | stretched |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,907/mo | 31.9% | stretched |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,384/mo | 39.8% | stretched |