Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in Alaska
A typical firefighter in Alaska earns about $70,347 a year, which supports approximately $1,759 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 | $1,693/mo | 28.9% | affordable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,730/mo | 29.5% | affordable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,762/mo | 30.1% | stretched |
| North Pole, AK | $1,888/mo | 32.2% | stretched |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,970/mo | 33.6% | stretched |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,397/mo | 40.9% | rent-burdened |