Cities in Alaska

We cover 1 place in Alaska, home to 287,000 residents. The largest is Anchorage (287,000). Alaska has no state income tax on wages. The average combined sales tax is 1.82%.

CityPopulation 2025GrowthHome valueRentIncomePrice levelJan highJul high
Anchorage287,155-1.4%$395,900$1,489$103,284105.423°66°

Taxes in Alaska

Alaska does not tax wage income. The state sales tax is 0%, and with the average local rate added it comes to 1.82%. Source: Tax Foundation, 2026. Local income taxes are not included.

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Anchorage at a glance

Average monthly high and low temperatures and precipitation in Anchorage0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°2311Jan0.82715Feb0.93319Mar0.74530Apr0.45640May0.76348Jun1.06653Jul1.86451Aug2.95643Sep3.14231Oct1.82918Nov1.22514Dec1.2in.
Average daily high and low (°F) and precipitation (inches) each month, 1991-2020. The dashed line marks freezing (32°F). Shaded months are comfortable by our rule. Station: Anchorage Intl. Airport, AK, 4.7 mi from the city center. Source: NOAA NCEI.