Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK at a glance
Median household income
$94,031$7,836 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 | $1,015 | $12,180 | $40,600 | 13% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,049 | $12,588 | $41,960 | 13.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,376 | $16,512 | $55,040 | 17.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,914 | $22,968 | $76,560 | 24.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,308 | $27,696 | $92,320 | 29.5% |
Rent in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $94,031 a year ($7,836 a month before tax).
What $94,031 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is $94,031 per year (approximately $7,836 per month).
What is the average rent in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,015 for a studio, $1,049 for one bedroom, $1,376 for two, $1,914 for three and $2,308 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 105.4, 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
To keep a $1,376 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $55,040 a year, or $4,587 a month. That is 59% of what the typical household in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
On the local median income of $94,031 ($7,836 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,918 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,351 for everything else and $1,567 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,376 takes 35% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Matanuska-Susitna 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.