Home & Repair, Massachusetts

Locksmith cost in Boston, MA

A typical Locksmith figure in Boston is about $189 per visit, about 26% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$189

per visit

Fair price range: $113 to $305

On the low end
$113
On the high end
$305

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. 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. Emergency vs scheduled
  2. Lock type
  3. Rekey vs replace
  4. After-hours surcharge
  5. Smart lock install

Ways to pay less

  1. Avoid 24/7 emergency calls
  2. Rekey instead of replace
  3. Keep a spare key
  4. Verify licensing
  5. Compare mobile vs shop rates

Locksmith in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$189
$113 to $305
National typical$150
$90 to $242
Cambridge, MA$191
$114 to $307
Worcester, MA$162
$97 to $261
Springfield, MA$144
$87 to $232
Bellevue, WA$184
$110 to $296
Berkeley, CA$194
$117 to $313

Other Home & Repair costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Locksmith in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Locksmith typically costs about $189 per visit, with most prices between $113 and $305.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Locksmith earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 26% 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.