Aleutians East Borough, AK at a glance
Median household income
$65,365$5,447 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Aleutians East Borough, AK?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Aleutians East Borough, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Aleutians East Borough, AK, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $993 | $11,916 | $39,720 | 18.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,263 | $15,156 | $50,520 | 23.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,385 | $16,620 | $55,400 | 25.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,661 | $19,932 | $66,440 | 30.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,281 | $27,372 | $91,240 | 41.9% |
Rent in Aleutians East Borough, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Aleutians East Borough, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $65,365 a year ($5,447 a month before tax).
What $65,365 leaves after Alaska taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alaska tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Aleutians East Borough, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in Aleutians East Borough, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Aleutians East Borough, AK is $65,365 per year (approximately $5,447 per month).
What is the average rent in Aleutians East Borough, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $993 for a studio, $1,263 for one bedroom, $1,385 for two, $1,661 for three and $2,281 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Aleutians East Borough, AK expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Alaska is 102.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Aleutians East Borough, AK?
To keep a $1,385 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $55,400 a year, or $4,617 a month. That is 85% of what the typical household in Aleutians East Borough, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Aleutians East Borough, AK?
On the local median income of $65,365 ($5,447 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,724 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,634 for everything else and $1,089 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,385 takes 51% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Aleutians East Borough, AK?
Homes in Alaska paid 28.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $254. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.