Beauty & Personal Care, Massachusetts

Manicure cost in Boston, MA

A typical Manicure figure in Boston is about $46 per visit, about 16% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$46

per visit

Fair price range: $23 to $87

On the low end
$23
On the high end
$87

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 4.2%past year

Up 24.2%over five years

How prices for haircuts and other personal care services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Haircuts and other personal care services, CUUR0000SEGC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Gel vs regular
  2. Nail art
  3. Salon
  4. Removal
  5. Tips

Ways to pay less

  1. Choose regular polish
  2. Skip art
  3. Stretch time between visits
  4. Bring your own color
  5. Watch for extra fees

Manicure in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$46
$23 to $87
National typical$40
$20 to $75
Cambridge, MA$47
$24 to $88
Worcester, MA$41
$21 to $77
Springfield, MA$39
$20 to $73
Bellevue, WA$55
$28 to $103
Berkeley, CA$50
$25 to $93

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Manicure in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Manicure typically costs about $46 per visit, with most prices between $23 and $87.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Manicure earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 16% 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.