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. 4 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 2 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,693/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,710/mo | 27.3% | affordable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,720/mo | 27.5% | affordable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,802/mo | 28.8% | affordable |
| Wasilla, AK | $2,023/mo | 32.3% | stretched |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,509/mo | 40.1% | rent-burdened |