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Home & Repair, District of Columbia

Lock Change cost in Washington, DC

A typical Lock Change figure in Washington is about $112 per lock, about 24% above the national figure of $90.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$112

per lock

Fair price range: $50 to $248

On the low end
$50
On the high end
$248

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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. Lock grade
  2. Smart lock
  3. Number of doors
  4. Rekey vs replace
  5. Labor minimum

Ways to pay less

  1. Rekey instead of replace
  2. Buy locks yourself
  3. Change the most-used door first
  4. Skip smart locks if not needed
  5. Ask about keying alike

Lock Change in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Washington, DC$112
$50 to $248
National typical$90
$40 to $200
Irvine, CA$109
$49 to $242
Arlington, VA$111
$49 to $246
Bellevue, WA$110
$49 to $245
Berkeley, CA$117
$52 to $259
Boston, MA$113
$51 to $252

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Questions people ask

Lock Change in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Lock Change typically costs about $112 per lock, with most prices between $50 and $248.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Lock Change earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 24% above the national figure.

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.