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$1,730/mo14%very comfortable
Fairbanks, AK$1,762/mo14.2%very comfortable
North Pole, AK$1,888/mo15.2%very comfortable
Wasilla, AK$1,970/mo15.9%very comfortable
Eagle River, AK$2,397/mo19.3%very comfortable
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).