How much does it cost to build a house in Matanuska-Susitna?

Building a house in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska costs approximately $286 per square foot in 2026 for mid-range construction. A 2,000 sq ft home runs about $572,000.

Is Matanuska-Susitna more or less expensive to build in than the rest of Alaska?

Matanuska-Susitna is 3% less expensive than the Alaska state average. The state average is $295/sq ft while Matanuska-Susitna runs $286/sq ft.

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Matanuska-Susitna Home Building Costs

Building a house in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska costs about $286/sq ft in 2026 — roughly $572,000 for a 2,000 sq ft mid-range home (construction only, land excluded). Population: 110,000.

County $/sq ft

$286

Alaska avg: $295

vs State Average

-3%

Local market premium

2,000 sq ft home

$572,000

Mid-range estimate

Local Market Factors

›Growing suburb of Anchorage
›More competitive pricing

Cost by Home Size in Matanuska-Susitna

Home Size	Basic	Mid-Range	Premium
500 sq ft	$105,729	$143,000	$194,723
1,000 sq ft	$211,457	$286,000	$389,447
1,500 sq ft	$317,186	$429,000	$584,170
2,000 sq ft	$422,915	$572,000	$778,894
2,500 sq ft	$528,644	$715,000	$973,617
3,000 sq ft	$634,372	$858,000	$1,168,340
4,000 sq ft	$845,830	$1,144,000	$1,557,787
5,000 sq ft	$1,057,287	$1,430,000	$1,947,234

Costs are estimates only and represent construction costs, excluding land, architect fees, permits, and landscaping. Add 30–40% to these figures for total project cost.

County multiplier of 0.97× applied to Alaska state average (which itself is 1.65× the national average of $179/sq ft).

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Cost data: HouseBuildCalc Permit Cost Index (876,000+ building permits, 1,700+ ZIP codes), U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Construction, BLS Producer Price Index, NAHB Cost of Constructing a Home (published summaries). County-level multipliers are estimates derived from regional market data. For planning purposes only.