Bristol Bay Borough, AK at a glance
Median household income
$95,625$7,969 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Bristol Bay 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 Bristol Bay Borough, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Bristol Bay 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 | $891 | $10,692 | $35,640 | 11.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,134 | $13,608 | $45,360 | 14.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,243 | $14,916 | $49,720 | 15.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,729 | $20,748 | $69,160 | 21.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,047 | $24,564 | $81,880 | 25.7% |
Rent in Bristol Bay Borough, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Bristol Bay Borough, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $95,625 a year ($7,969 a month before tax).
What $95,625 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 Bristol Bay Borough, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in Bristol Bay Borough, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Bristol Bay Borough, AK is $95,625 per year (approximately $7,969 per month).
What is the average rent in Bristol Bay Borough, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $891 for a studio, $1,134 for one bedroom, $1,243 for two, $1,729 for three and $2,047 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 Bristol Bay 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 Bristol Bay Borough, AK?
To keep a $1,243 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $49,720 a year, or $4,143 a month. That is 52% of what the typical household in Bristol Bay Borough, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Bristol Bay Borough, AK?
On the local median income of $95,625 ($7,969 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,984 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,391 for everything else and $1,594 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,243 takes 31% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Bristol Bay 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.