Kitchen remodel cost in Anchorage, AK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $20,400 – $34,700
- Per sq ft
- $166 – $276
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #10
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Anchorage area: $20,400 to $34,700 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 7% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 107.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Anchorage, AK, standard level
$24,700 to $30,500
About $199 to $243 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,400 | $22,500 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $6,750 |
| Permits and fees | $840 | $1,250 |
| Total | $24,700 | $30,500 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Anchorage, AK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,300 | $20,400 | $25,500 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,600 | $6,100 | $7,650 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 4% |
| Total | $20,400 | $27,600 | $34,700 | 100% |
Where the Anchorage price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Anchorage wages are 1.23 times the national level. Labor makes up about 22% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Anchorage is at 107.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $20,400 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.4: $530 to $1,600.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a national median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Anchorage. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Anchorage quotes can differ
Cabinets
In a 10x10 kitchen, cabinets alone are $3,000-$11,000 for stock or semi-custom and up to $26,500 for fully custom.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Who does the work: Anchorage trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Anchorage the blend is 1.23.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $35.00 an hour, 20% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $44.15 an hour. About 1,460 work in the metro. That is 82.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $39.63 an hour, which is 30% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.81 and $49.80 an hour. BLS counts 930 of them working in the area, 52.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $45.00 an hour, 47% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $34.73 and $49.08 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 36.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Anchorage metro, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.34 an hour, which is 11% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $28.81 and $36.02 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 3.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $29.02 an hour, 22% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $25.84 and $35.51 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 18.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $700 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $480. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Anchorage has 177,050 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 131st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $28.72 | $35.00 | $44.15 | $29.12 | 1.20 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $30.81 | $39.63 | $49.80 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $34.73 | $45.00 | $49.08 | $30.67 | 1.47 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $28.81 | $31.34 | $36.02 | $28.33 | 1.11 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $25.84 | $29.02 | $35.51 | $23.75 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Anchorage
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Anchorage. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$20,400 to $26,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,700 to $30,500
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$29,000 to $34,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $17,100 – $22,000 | $20,700 – $25,600 | $24,400 – $29,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,400 – $26,200 | $24,700 – $30,500 | $29,000 – $34,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,700 – $43,000 | $40,600 – $49,900 | $47,600 – $56,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $50,300 – $64,000 | $60,500 – $74,200 | $70,800 – $84,500 |
How Anchorage compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $26,600 to $27,700 across Anchorage and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AKthis page | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | |
| Bellingham, WA1410 miles | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | level |
| Bremerton, WA1450 miles | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | −2% |
| Seattle, WA1480 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | level |
| Olympia, WA1485 miles | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | −2% |
| Spokane, WA1570 miles | $19,700 – $33,500 | $26,600 | −4% |
| Alaska (statewide) | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Anchorage ranks #10 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Anchorage is 0% above 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.
Metros of a similar size
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 | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −15% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −9% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −17% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | −12% |
What nearby projects cost in Anchorage
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Anchorage wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+20%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,800 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,300 | +8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $45,800 – $92,600 | +20% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,600 | +5% |
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Kitchen remodel in Anchorage: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Anchorage?
For 120 sq ft, expect $20,400 to $34,700 in the Anchorage area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,700 to $30,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Anchorage?
About $166 to $276 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Anchorage or Bellingham?
Bellingham is 1410 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $27,600, which is 0% more than Anchorage ($27,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Anchorage?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $6,100 out of $27,600. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Anchorage?
$33,700 to $56,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Anchorage?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Anchorage area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Anchorage expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Alaska?
Anchorage is 0% above the Alaska statewide estimate ($27,600 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Anchorage?
The BLS median is $35.00 an hour in the Anchorage area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.72 to $44.15.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Anchorage?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,400 to $26,200 and premium work $29,000 to $34,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel 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 Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.