Rent Affordability for A Dental Assistant in Alaska
A typical dental assistant in Alaska earns about $54,387 a year, which supports approximately $1,360 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 | 32.7% | stretched |
| North Pole, AK | $1,788/mo | 39.5% | stretched |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,845/mo | 40.7% | rent-burdened |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,843/mo | 40.7% | rent-burdened |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,907/mo | 42.1% | rent-burdened |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,384/mo | 52.6% | severely rent-burdened |