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.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,693/mo | 23.5% | affordable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,730/mo | 24% | affordable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,762/mo | 24.4% | affordable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,888/mo | 26.2% | affordable |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,970/mo | 27.3% | affordable |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,397/mo | 33.2% | stretched |