Rent Affordability for An Elementary School Teacher in Alaska
A typical elementary school teacher in Alaska earns about $75,130 a year, which supports approximately $1,878 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. 3 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,693/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,730/mo | 27.6% | affordable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,762/mo | 28.1% | affordable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,888/mo | 30.2% | stretched |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,970/mo | 31.5% | stretched |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,397/mo | 38.3% | stretched |