Rent Affordability for A Registered Nurse in Alaska
A typical registered nurse in Alaska earns about $105,818 a year, which supports approximately $2,645 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.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,693/mo | 19.2% | very comfortable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,730/mo | 19.6% | very comfortable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,762/mo | 20% | very comfortable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,888/mo | 21.4% | affordable |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,970/mo | 22.3% | affordable |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,397/mo | 27.2% | affordable |