Rent Affordability for A Pharmacist in Alaska

A typical pharmacist in Alaska earns about $148,680 a year, which supports approximately $3,717 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. 6 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Kenai, AK$1,693/mo13.7%very comfortable
Anchorage, AK$1,710/mo13.8%very comfortable
Fairbanks, AK$1,720/mo13.9%very comfortable
North Pole, AK$1,802/mo14.5%very comfortable
Wasilla, AK$2,023/mo16.3%very comfortable
Eagle River, AK$2,509/mo20.3%affordable
Methodology: Salary is the BLS-derived state estimate for Alaska. Rent is the latest ZORI monthly value for each city. Affordability uses the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income).