salaryJuneau is the 3rd-largest city in Alaska that we track, with 31,794 residents. Rent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,880 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alaska cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alaska. It is number 10 of 24 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Juneau?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Juneau
| Size | Juneau | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,184 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,383 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,735 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,868 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Juneau 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 Juneau, so the Alaska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Juneau
Life in Juneau
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Juneau?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,596 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $449,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Juneau, AK?
Renting in Juneau costs a median of about $1,522 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alaska median is $1,651.
How much do I need to make to live in Juneau?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,880 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Juneau cheap or expensive?
Juneau is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $109,641. It ranks 10th cheapest of 24 Alaska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Juneau?
The median homeowner in Juneau pays $4,251 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Juneau 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 Juneau?
The median home value in Juneau is $449,300, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
31,794 people live in Juneau. Numbers are typical (middle) values.