Rent Affordability for A Real Estate Agent in Alaska

A typical real estate agent in Alaska earns about $73,450 a year, which supports approximately $1,836 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. 3 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Kenai, AK$1,693/mo27.7%affordable
Anchorage, AK$1,730/mo28.3%affordable
Fairbanks, AK$1,762/mo28.8%affordable
North Pole, AK$1,888/mo30.8%stretched
Wasilla, AK$1,970/mo32.2%stretched
Eagle River, AK$2,397/mo39.2%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).