Chain-link fence cost in Anchorage, AK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,750 – $7,100
- Per linear ft
- $11 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #30
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Anchorage, plan on $1,750 to $7,100 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $11 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $27.00 an hour in the Anchorage area, 19% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Anchorage, AK, standard level
$3,350 to $5,500
About $21.50 to $35.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,600 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Anchorage, AK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,550 | $2,100 | 35% |
| Labor | $720 | $2,800 | $4,850 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,400 | $7,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Anchorage number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Anchorage wages are 1.20 times the national level. Labor makes up about 63% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Anchorage metro is 107.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.4) and land at $40 to $160.
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Anchorage
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Anchorage wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,750 to $3,850
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,350 to $5,500
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,950 to $7,100
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,600 | $2,250 – $3,700 | $3,350 – $4,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,500 | $4,950 – $7,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,300 – $5,150 | $4,400 – $7,250 | $6,550 – $9,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,400 – $7,650 | $6,600 – $10,800 | $9,800 – $14,000 |
Planning more than one job in Anchorage?
Because every project leans on different trades, Anchorage's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +15% and vinyl fence +10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | +13% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $13,000 | +14% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,800 | +15% |
Add-ons priced for Anchorage
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Anchorage by the average of the local wage index (1.20) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.13. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $90 – $1,150 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Anchorage bid
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Anchorage against nearby metros and the rest of Alaska
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Anchorage. Spokane is the lowest at about $4,050 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 1570 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AKthis page | $1,750 – $7,100 | $4,400 | |
| Bellingham, WA1410 miles | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +1% |
| Bremerton, WA1450 miles | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | −4% |
| Seattle, WA1480 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +3% |
| Olympia, WA1485 miles | $1,650 – $6,650 | $4,150 | −6% |
| Spokane, WA1570 miles | $1,600 – $6,500 | $4,050 | −8% |
| Alaska (statewide) | $1,750 – $7,200 | $4,450 | +1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Anchorage comes in at #30 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Anchorage is 1% below the Alaska figure.
Anchorage is the only Alaska metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Anchorage's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Anchorage against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −19% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $1,550 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −13% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −25% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −10% |
Anchorage labor market for chain-link fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Anchorage is 1.20 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.90 and $34.85 an hour. About 1,860 work in the metro. That is 105.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $35.00 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $44.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,460 of them working in the area, 82.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.85 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $480. At the 25th percentile ($22.90) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 11.0% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 177,050 jobs in the Anchorage area. That makes it the 131st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $22.90 | $27.00 | $34.85 | $22.66 | 1.19 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.72 | $35.00 | $44.15 | $29.12 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Climate in Anchorage: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Eagle Rvr Nature Ctr (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through September is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Anchorage (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, October, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, October, November and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Anchorage gets about 23 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are August, September and October (3.6 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.9 inches.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 6 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 28 | 12 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 35 | 15 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 47 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 58 | 36 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 65 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 67 | 48 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 65 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 56 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 42 | 26 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Nov | 26 | 13 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 23 | 9 | 2.0 | Cold |
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Chain-link fence in Anchorage: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Anchorage?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,750 to $7,100 in the Anchorage area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,350 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Anchorage?
About $11 to $46 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Anchorage or Bellingham?
Bellingham is 1410 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,450, which is 1% more than Anchorage ($4,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Anchorage?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $4,400. Materials are 35% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Anchorage?
$2,300 to $9,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Anchorage?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Anchorage area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Anchorage expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Alaska?
Anchorage is 1% below the Alaska statewide estimate ($4,450 at the midpoint).
+What do construction laborers earn in Anchorage?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Anchorage area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.90 to $34.85.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Anchorage?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $3,850 and premium work $4,950 to $7,100. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link fence in Anchorage?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through September. April and May are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Anchorage?
$90 to $1,150, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Anchorage
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).