Health & Wellness, California

Nutritionist cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Nutritionist figure in San Francisco is about $168 per session, about 40% above the national figure of $120.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$168

per session

Fair price range: $84 to $280

On the low end
$84
On the high end
$280

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 13.6%over five years

How prices for services by medical professionals other than physicians have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services by other medical professionals, CUUR0000SEMC04), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. RD vs coach
  2. Package
  3. Labs
  4. Insurance
  5. Specialty

Ways to pay less

  1. See a registered dietitian
  2. Ask if insurance covers MNT
  3. Use a package of 3
  4. Skip supplement sales
  5. Come with a food log

Nutritionist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$168
$84 to $280
National typical$120
$60 to $200
San Jose, CA$166
$83 to $276
Sunnyvale, CA$163
$82 to $272
Santa Barbara, CA$161
$81 to $268
New York, NY$152
$76 to $253
Honolulu, HI$148
$74 to $246

Other Health & Wellness costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Nutritionist in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Nutritionist typically costs about $168 per session, with most prices between $84 and $280.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

Prices in San Francisco run about 40% 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.