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New driveway cost in Alaska

Most homeowners pay $5,500 – $9,200 (mid-range, typical $7,050, before sales tax), 31% above the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$5,500 – $9,200Alaska · 538 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $7,050
Labour $4,347Materials $2,721Work hours: 38.6

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Price levels in Alaska

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,600
$3,600 – $6,000
$2,316$2,298
Mid-range$7,050
$5,500 – $9,200
$4,347$2,721
Premium$12,000
$9,350 – $15,600
$7,089$4,925

Why prices in Alaska are different

Labour makes up about 62% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alaska cost about 62% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 31% above the national figure.

Alaska ranks 2 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.

By area

LocationBasicMid-rangePremium
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$4,650$7,100$12,200
Anchorage, AK$4,550$7,050$12,000
Fairbanks-College, AK$4,750$7,050$12,100

Next to it in the price ranking

New driveway cost in Hawaii$7,250
New driveway cost in Illinois$6,400
New driveway cost in Washington$6,350
New driveway cost in Oregon$5,950
National average$5,400

Other home projects in Alaska

ProjectMid-range
Attic conversion cost in Alaska$39,700
Basement waterproofing cost in Alaska$11,400
Bathroom remodel cost in Alaska$15,300
Curved stair lift cost in Alaska$11,300
Deck building cost in Alaska$14,500
Ductless mini-split cost in Alaska$10,900
EV charger installation cost in Alaska$2,600
Fence installation cost in Alaska$4,350
Flooring installation cost in Alaska$5,000
Foundation crack repair cost in Alaska$500
Foundation repair cost in Alaska$22,100
Furnace replacement cost in Alaska$6,500
Garage door cost in Alaska$1,700
Gutter guards cost in Alaska$4,350
Heat pump installation cost in Alaska$15,700
House rewiring cost in Alaska$10,200
Interior painting cost in Alaska$3,600
Kitchen remodel cost in Alaska$13,200
Roof replacement cost in Alaska$9,550
Siding replacement cost in Alaska$15,700
Solar panels cost in Alaska$25,900
Stair lift cost in Alaska$4,700
Tree removal cost in Alaska$1,450
Walk-in shower cost in Alaska$7,850
Walk-in tub cost in Alaska$9,600
Water heater replacement cost in Alaska$2,300
Window replacement cost in Alaska$3,550

Frequently asked questions

How much does new driveway cost in Alaska?

A mid-range job typically costs $7,050 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $5,500 and $9,200. A basic job is about $4,600 and a premium one about $12,000.

Is new driveway more expensive in Alaska than the national average?

Alaska: 31% above the national average. Labour makes up about 62% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alaska cost about 62% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 31% above the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in Alaska?

About 62% at the mid-range level, around 39 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.

Where in Alaska is it most expensive?

Alaska nonmetropolitan area is the most expensive area at about $7,100 for a mid-range job, and Fairbanks-College, AK the least expensive at about $7,050.

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