salaryBadger is the 5th-largest city in Alaska that we track, with 18,677 residents. Rent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,600 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alaska cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alaska. It is number 22 of 24 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Badger?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Badger
| Size | Badger | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,276 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,206 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,845 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Badger overall?
Everyday prices in Alaska overall are 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Badger, so the Alaska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Badger
Life in Badger
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Badger?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $190 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $310,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Badger, AK?
Renting in Badger costs a median of about $1,965 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alaska median is $1,651.
How much do I need to make to live in Badger?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,600 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Badger cheap or expensive?
Badger is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $104,812. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 24 Alaska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Badger?
The median homeowner in Badger pays $3,548 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Badger more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alaska are 2% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Badger?
The median home value in Badger is $310,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
18,677 people live in Badger. Numbers are typical (middle) values.