Rent Affordability for A Paramedic in Alaska
A typical paramedic in Alaska earns about $59,562 a year, which supports approximately $1,489 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 | $1,693/mo | 34.1% | stretched |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,730/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,762/mo | 35.5% | stretched |
| North Pole, AK | $1,888/mo | 38% | stretched |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,970/mo | 39.7% | stretched |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,397/mo | 48.3% | rent-burdened |