Home project costs in Anchorage, AK
Every project we cover, priced for the Anchorage metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Anchorage sits 28th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 105.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 107.3 (7th). The metro has about 177,050 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. Laminate flooring (+31%), concrete driveway (+31%) and stamped concrete (+26%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (+5%), tile flooring (+6%) and window replacement (+8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Eagle Rvr Nature Ctr, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 6°F, a July average high of 67°F and 23 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are June through August; for exterior installation, they are April through September.
What local trades earn in Anchorage
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.90 | $27.00 | $34.85 | $22.66 | 1.19 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.72 | $35.00 | $44.15 | $29.12 | 1.20 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $32.05 | $36.79 | $46.54 | $28.78 | 1.28 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $34.73 | $45.00 | $49.08 | $30.67 | 1.47 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $53.55 | $27.41 | 1.62 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $30.81 | $39.63 | $49.80 | $30.38 | 1.30 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $27.31 | $31.61 | $38.75 | $26.65 | 1.19 |
Concrete & paving in Anchorage
The 7 jobs here average +21% versus the US in Anchorage, from +11% (paver patio) to +31% (concrete driveway).
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Anchorage | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $6,250 | +21% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Anchorage | 600 sq ft | $4,650 – $12,100 | +31% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Anchorage | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,900 | +19% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Anchorage | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,800 | +15% |
| Paver patio cost in Anchorage | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Anchorage | 300 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,050 | +25% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Anchorage | 400 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,100 | +26% |
Decks & outdoor in Anchorage
The 2 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Anchorage, from +13% (wood deck) to +15% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Anchorage | 300 sq ft | $8,500 – $17,100 | +13% |
| Composite deck cost in Anchorage | 300 sq ft | $13,800 – $27,700 | +15% |
Building & additions in Anchorage
Across these 2 projects, Anchorage averages +19% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +20% and detached garage lowest at +17%.
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Anchorage | 576 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,000 | +17% |
| Home addition cost in Anchorage | 300 sq ft | $45,800 – $92,600 | +20% |
Doors & windows in Anchorage
The 5 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Anchorage, from +8% (window replacement) to +12% (storm door).
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Anchorage | 1 door | $790 – $4,100 | +11% |
| Storm door cost in Anchorage | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Front door cost in Anchorage | 1 door | $570 – $2,750 | +11% |
| Window replacement cost in Anchorage | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,300 | +8% |
| Patio door cost in Anchorage | 1 door | $660 – $6,650 | +11% |
Fencing in Anchorage
The 4 jobs here average +13% versus the US in Anchorage, from +10% (vinyl fence) to +15% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Anchorage | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | +13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Anchorage | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Anchorage | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,100 | +15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Anchorage | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $13,000 | +14% |
Roofing & exterior in Anchorage
The 5 jobs here average +15% versus the US in Anchorage, from +10% (attic insulation) to +18% (metal roof).
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Anchorage | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,050 – $14,200 | +14% |
| Metal roof cost in Anchorage | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,400 – $38,000 | +18% |
| Gutters cost in Anchorage | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,900 | +18% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Anchorage | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,100 | +16% |
| Attic insulation cost in Anchorage | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | +10% |
Kitchen & bath in Anchorage
Across these 5 projects, Anchorage averages +12% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +16% and kitchen backsplash lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Anchorage | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Shower pan cost in Anchorage | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Anchorage | 120 sq ft | $20,400 – $34,700 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Anchorage | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,800 | +15% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Anchorage | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,600 | +5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Anchorage
Across these 5 projects, Anchorage averages +14% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +20% and retaining wall lowest at +9%.
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Anchorage | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,350 | +13% |
| Retaining wall cost in Anchorage | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,750 – $14,600 | +9% |
| Sod installation cost in Anchorage | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,750 | +14% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Anchorage | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,800 – $12,000 | +20% |
| Inground pool cost in Anchorage | 450 sq ft | $41,300 – $129,000 | +14% |
Flooring & interior in Anchorage
The 3 jobs here average +18% versus the US in Anchorage, from +6% (tile flooring) to +31% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Anchorage range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Anchorage | 500 sq ft | $6,550 – $14,700 | +18% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Anchorage | 500 sq ft | $2,750 – $9,100 | +31% |
| Tile flooring cost in Anchorage | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,600 | +6% |
Anchorage against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Anchorage comes out +15% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Spokane is the lowest at +8% (1570 miles) and Seattle the highest at +18% (1480 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AKthis page | 105.4 | 107.3 | +15% | |
| Bellingham, WA | 1410 miles | 103.3 | 105.0 | +16% |
| Bremerton, WA | 1450 miles | 105.6 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Seattle, WA | 1480 miles | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% |
| Olympia, WA | 1485 miles | 103.7 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Spokane, WA | 1570 miles | 100.3 | 105.0 | +8% |
| Yakima, WA | 1570 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |