Home & Repair, California

Key Duplication cost in San Jose, CA

A typical Key Duplication figure in San Jose is about $5.52 per key, about 38% above the national figure of $4.00.

Typical cost

Typical in San Jose

$5.52

per key

Fair price range: $2.76 to $28

On the low end
$2.76
On the high end
$28

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Jose. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Key type
  2. Specialty keys
  3. Restricted keys
  4. Hardware store vs locksmith
  5. Quantity

Ways to pay less

  1. Use hardware stores for house keys
  2. Price car keys with a locksmith
  3. Ask whether a key is restricted
  4. Copy several at once
  5. Keep a spare

Key Duplication in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Jose, CA$5.52
$2.76 to $28
National typical$4.00
$2.00 to $20
Sunnyvale, CA$5.44
$2.72 to $27
San Francisco, CA$5.60
$2.80 to $28
Santa Barbara, CA$5.36
$2.68 to $27
New York, NY$5.60
$2.80 to $28
Cambridge, MA$5.36
$2.68 to $27

Other Home & Repair costs in San Jose

Questions people ask

Key Duplication in San Jose: what does it cost?

In San Jose, CA, Key Duplication typically costs about $5.52 per key, with most prices between $2.76 and $28.

Why is San Jose higher than the national price?

Prices in San Jose run about 38% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.