Juneau City and Borough, AK at a glance
Median household income
$101,661$8,472 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Juneau City and 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 Juneau City and Borough, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Juneau City and 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 | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | 14.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,340 | $16,080 | $53,600 | 15.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,758 | $21,096 | $70,320 | 20.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,368 | $28,416 | $94,720 | 28% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,679 | $32,148 | $107,160 | 31.6% |
Rent in Juneau City and Borough, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Juneau City and Borough, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $101,661 a year ($8,472 a month before tax).
What $101,661 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 Juneau City and Borough, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in Juneau City and Borough, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Juneau City and Borough, AK is $101,661 per year (approximately $8,472 per month).
What is the average rent in Juneau City and Borough, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,212 for a studio, $1,340 for one bedroom, $1,758 for two, $2,368 for three and $2,679 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 Juneau City and 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 Juneau City and Borough, AK?
To keep a $1,758 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $70,320 a year, or $5,860 a month. That is 69% of what the typical household in Juneau City and Borough, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Juneau City and Borough, AK?
On the local median income of $101,661 ($8,472 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,236 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,542 for everything else and $1,694 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,758 takes 42% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Juneau City and 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.