Rent Affordability for A Police Officer in Alaska

A typical police officer in Alaska earns about $86,542 a year, which supports approximately $2,164 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. 5 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Kenai, AK$1,693/mo23.5%affordable
Anchorage, AK$1,710/mo23.7%affordable
Fairbanks, AK$1,720/mo23.8%affordable
North Pole, AK$1,802/mo25%affordable
Wasilla, AK$2,023/mo28.1%affordable
Eagle River, AK$2,509/mo34.8%stretched
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).