Skagway Municipality, AK at a glance
Median household income
$81,136$6,761 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Skagway Municipality, 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 Skagway Municipality, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Skagway Municipality, 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 | $1,133 | $13,596 | $45,320 | 16.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,253 | $15,036 | $50,120 | 18.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,644 | $19,728 | $65,760 | 24.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,245 | $26,940 | $89,800 | 33.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,708 | $32,496 | $108,320 | 40.1% |
Rent in Skagway Municipality, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Skagway Municipality, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $81,136 a year ($6,761 a month before tax).
What $81,136 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 Skagway Municipality, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in Skagway Municipality, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Skagway Municipality, AK is $81,136 per year (approximately $6,761 per month).
What is the average rent in Skagway Municipality, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,133 for a studio, $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,644 for two, $2,245 for three and $2,708 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 Skagway Municipality, 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 Skagway Municipality, AK?
To keep a $1,644 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $65,760 a year, or $5,480 a month. That is 81% of what the typical household in Skagway Municipality, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Skagway Municipality, AK?
On the local median income of $81,136 ($6,761 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,381 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,028 for everything else and $1,352 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,644 takes 49% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Skagway Municipality, 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.