Rent Affordability for A Waiter or Waitress in Alaska
A typical waiter or waitress in Alaska earns about $40,914 a year, which supports approximately $1,023 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. 0 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,693/mo | 49.7% | rent-burdened |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,730/mo | 50.7% | severely rent-burdened |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,762/mo | 51.7% | severely rent-burdened |
| North Pole, AK | $1,888/mo | 55.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,970/mo | 57.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,397/mo | 70.3% | severely rent-burdened |