⚡ Featured Deal
Essentials for Your New Home
🛒 Shop This Deal NowAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Big Lake, AK Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
—
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Big Lake is relatively affordable, with a mix of single-family homes and apartments available for rent or purchase. However, the market can be competitive, especially during the summer months. Residents can expect to pay around $1,100 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
108
92
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>No state sales tax, but some local taxes may apply</p> | |
Alaska has no state income tax, but residents may still be subject to federal income tax
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Big Lake has limited public transportation options, but the area is relatively flat and easy to navigate with a stroller
- Big Lake Park
- Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
- Matanuska-Susitna Valley Farmers Market
Best Neighborhoods for Families
Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Big Lake based on your household profile.
📰 Live Local News
Residents are subject to Matanuska-Susitna Borough ordinances and regulations, including those related to zoning, building codes, and environmental protection
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
Find Another City Guide
Search by city name or ZIP code to find utility costs, housing data and cost of living guides.
📊 Big Lake — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Big Lake can fluctuate significantly depending on the season, with higher electricity bills in the winter due to heating needs and lower bills in the summer. However, the area's mild summers mean that air conditioning costs are relatively low.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 99652 has a property tax millage rate of 10.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6/10, with explanation: Big Lake has some sidewalks and parks, but the area is not highly developed for stroller-friendly infrastructure, and some roads lack pedestrian crossings and elevators in transit
Alaska Living Report — July 27, 2026
Alaska is a land of superlatives—the largest state by area, the northernmost in the nation, and home to...
Read more →
Alaska Living Report — July 26, 2026
Alaska has long occupied a singular space in the American imagination, conjuring images of untouched wilderness, midnight sun,...
Read more →
Alaska Living Report — July 25, 2026
Alaska is a land of extremes, from its vast, untamed wilderness to its unique urban hubs. Home to...
Read more →
Alaska Living Report — July 24, 2026
With a population of just 734,821 spread across a landmass larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined, Alaska...
Read more →
Get your home essentials, storage, and moving supplies delivered.
Shop Moving EssentialsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.