Cost of Living in Alaska
3 cities • 353,280 total population • 2026 Data
$90,247
Avg. Median Income
+17% vs national
$1,462
Avg. Median Rent
+8% vs national
$354,700
Avg. Home Value
+5% vs national
4.1%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Alaska has 3 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 353,280 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $90,247, which is 17% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,462 per month, and the average home value is $354,700. The largest city is Anchorage, while Anchorage offers the lowest rent and Fairbanks has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Alaska
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $1,453 | $98,152 | $375,900 |
| 2 | Juneau city and | $1,462 | $100,513 | $432,500 |
| 3 | Fairbanks | $1,470 | $72,077 | $255,700 |
Most Expensive Cities in Alaska
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $1,470 | $72,077 | $255,700 |
| 2 | Juneau city and | $1,462 | $100,513 | $432,500 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $1,453 | $98,152 | $375,900 |
Highest Income Cities in Alaska
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juneau city and | $100,513 | $1,462 | 31,969 |
| 2 | Anchorage | $98,152 | $1,453 | 289,069 |
| 3 | Fairbanks | $72,077 | $1,470 | 32,242 |
All Cities in Alaska
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 289,069 | $98,152 | $1,453 | $375,900 |
| Fairbanks | 32,242 | $72,077 | $1,470 | $255,700 |
| Juneau city and | 31,969 | $100,513 | $1,462 | $432,500 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.