North Slope Borough, AK at a glance
Median household income
$95,694$7,975 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in North Slope 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 North Slope Borough, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for North Slope 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 | $1,115 | $13,380 | $44,600 | 14% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,239 | $14,868 | $49,560 | 15.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,625 | $19,500 | $65,000 | 20.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,958 | $23,496 | $78,320 | 24.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,664 | $31,968 | $106,560 | 33.4% |
Rent in North Slope Borough, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in North Slope Borough, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $95,694 a year ($7,975 a month before tax).
What $95,694 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 North Slope Borough, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in North Slope Borough, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in North Slope Borough, AK is $95,694 per year (approximately $7,975 per month).
What is the average rent in North Slope Borough, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,115 for a studio, $1,239 for one bedroom, $1,625 for two, $1,958 for three and $2,664 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 North Slope 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 North Slope Borough, AK?
To keep a $1,625 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $65,000 a year, or $5,417 a month. That is 68% of what the typical household in North Slope Borough, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in North Slope Borough, AK?
On the local median income of $95,694 ($7,975 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,987 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,392 for everything else and $1,595 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,625 takes 41% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in North Slope 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.