Home project costs in Alaska
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using Alaska wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
Alaska ranks 14 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) on BEA's regional price index at 102.4, where the US is 100. Its goods index is 106.3 (rank 5). BLS counts 325,570 jobs across the state.
Statewide, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are concrete driveway (+32%), laminate flooring (+31%) and stamped concrete (+26%); the lowest are kitchen backsplash (+5%), tile flooring (+5%) and window replacement (+9%).
Weather across the metro we cover: January average lows of 6°F, July average highs of 67°F and 23 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in Alaska
How the metros in Alaska compare
Anchorage is the only Alaska metro in our dataset. Averaged over all 38 projects it prices +15% against the US midpoint, compared with +16% for the state as a whole.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 | 105.4 | 107.3 | +15% |
What trades earn in Alaska
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.30 | $27.91 | $33.63 | $22.66 | 1.23 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.74 | $35.51 | $45.26 | $29.12 | 1.22 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $32.13 | $37.41 | $48.03 | $28.78 | 1.30 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $35.40 | $45.15 | $49.44 | $30.67 | 1.47 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $44.33 | $44.69 | $54.34 | $27.41 | 1.63 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $32.11 | $43.00 | $50.75 | $30.38 | 1.42 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.31 | $32.09 | $38.75 | $26.65 | 1.20 |
Concrete & paving in Alaska
Across these 7 projects, Alaska averages +22% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +32% and paver patio lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Alaska | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $6,250 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in Alaska | 600 sq ft | $4,700 – $12,200 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Alaska | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in Alaska | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,800 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in Alaska | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in Alaska | 300 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,100 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in Alaska | 400 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,100 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in Alaska
Across these 2 projects, Alaska averages +14% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +16% and wood deck lowest at +13%.
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Alaska | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,100 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in Alaska | 300 sq ft | $14,000 – $28,000 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in Alaska
The 2 jobs here average +20% versus the US in Alaska, from +18% (detached garage) to +22% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Alaska | 576 sq ft | $34,200 – $68,600 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in Alaska | 300 sq ft | $46,600 – $94,200 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in Alaska
Across these 5 projects, Alaska averages +11% against national midpoints. Storm door is highest at +13% and window replacement lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Alaska | 1 door | $800 – $4,100 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in Alaska | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | $650 |
| Front door cost in Alaska | 1 door | $580 – $2,750 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in Alaska | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in Alaska | 1 door | $660 – $6,750 | $3,300 |
Fencing in Alaska
Across these 4 projects, Alaska averages +13% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +16% and vinyl fence lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Alaska | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in Alaska | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,100 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in Alaska | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,200 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in Alaska | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $13,000 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in Alaska
Across these 5 projects, Alaska averages +15% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +18% and attic insulation lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Alaska | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,100 – $14,300 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in Alaska | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,500 – $37,900 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in Alaska | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,850 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in Alaska | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,750 – $29,200 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in Alaska | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in Alaska
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Alaska, from +5% (kitchen backsplash) to +16% (bathroom remodel).
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Alaska | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,300 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in Alaska | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Alaska | 120 sq ft | $20,400 – $34,700 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Alaska | 45 sq ft | $5,450 – $27,100 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Alaska | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in Alaska
The 5 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Alaska, from +9% (retaining wall) to +21% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Alaska | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in Alaska | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,750 – $14,600 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in Alaska | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,750 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in Alaska | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,850 – $12,100 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in Alaska | 450 sq ft | $41,500 – $129,500 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in Alaska
Across these 3 projects, Alaska averages +18% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at +31% and tile flooring lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Alaska range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Alaska | 500 sq ft | $6,550 – $14,700 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in Alaska | 500 sq ft | $2,750 – $9,100 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in Alaska | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,200 |