Rent Affordability for A Truck Driver in Alaska
A typical truck driver in Alaska earns about $63,515 a year, which supports approximately $1,588 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. 1 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,480/mo | 28% | affordable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,788/mo | 33.8% | stretched |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,843/mo | 34.8% | stretched |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,845/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,907/mo | 36% | stretched |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,384/mo | 45% | rent-burdened |