Average Utility Costs in Alaska
Typical monthly utility costs in Alaska are about $509.55/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Alaska cities below to find cheaper vs more expensive areas.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Alaska
The average utility bill in Alaska is estimated at $509.55 per month, a typical total assembled from median city estimates for electricity, water, sewer, and trash. To reflect a more typical bill across cities (and reduce the impact of outliers), these "average" values use the median of city estimates.
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month (where applicable). "Average" values represent the median city estimate; water/sewer/trash medians exclude $0 entries when service or published rates vary by address. Actual bills vary by usage, fees, and provider.
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Utility providers in Alaska
In the areas we cover, electric is provided by Chugach Electric Association (Anchorage); Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) (Fairbanks, Badger); Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P) (Juneau); and Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) (Knik-Fairview). Chugach, GVEA, and MEA are cooperatives; AEL&P is investor-owned. Rates reflect remote delivery and climate—heating and fuel cost adjustments add to typical bills. Water and sewer vary by community; some areas rely on wells and septic. Our estimates use each utility's published rate at 1,000 kWh. City pages show sources and last-verified dates.
See which electric, water, sewer, and trash providers serve different areas of Alaska, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
View utility providers in Alaska →These rankings are estimates for comparison at 1,000 kWh. For the full breakdown (electric, water, sewer, trash) by city, use the comparison table below.
Cheapest electric rates in Alaska
Top 5 cities with the lowest estimated electric bill at 1,000 kWh. See the comparison table below for all cities.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in Alaska
Top 5 cities with the highest estimated total (electric + water + sewer + trash). See the comparison table for all cities.
Compare all cities
Estimated monthly costs by city, sorted by total (highest first). Same assumed usage (1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) everywhere. 5 cities.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star | $309.29 | $122.05 | $153.04 | $33.00 | $617.38 | View Fairbanks details → |
| Badger | Fairbanks North Star | $309.29 | $122.05 | $153.04 | $0.00 | $584.38 | View Badger details → |
| Anchorage | Anchorage | $253.80 | $65.38 | $58.91 | $25.00 | $403.09 | View Anchorage details → |
| Juneau | Juneau | $125.58 | $44.90 | $116.95 | $0.00 | $287.43 | View Juneau details → |
| Knik-Fairview | Matanuska-Susitna | $241.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $27.04 | $268.43 | View Knik-Fairview details → |
Alaska counties
View estimated utility costs by county. Each county page lists cities and a comparison table of monthly estimates.
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