Auto & Transport, California

Oil Change cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Oil Change figure in San Francisco is about $102 per service, about 45% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$102

per service

Fair price range: $51 to $203

On the low end
$51
On the high end
$203

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

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How prices have moved

Up 7.9%past year

Up 37.4%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle maintenance and servicing have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing, CUUR0000SETD02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Oil type
  2. Filter
  3. Inspection add-ons
  4. Shop vs dealer
  5. Vehicle

Ways to pay less

  1. Use conventional if allowed
  2. Skip cabin-filter upsells
  3. Buy a coupon
  4. DIY if you have tools
  5. Keep records

Oil Change in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$102
$51 to $203
National typical$70
$35 to $140
San Jose, CA$97
$49 to $193
Sunnyvale, CA$95
$48 to $190
Santa Barbara, CA$90
$45 to $179
New York, NY$89
$45 to $178
Honolulu, HI$84
$42 to $167

Other Auto & Transport costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Oil Change in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Oil Change typically costs about $102 per service, with most prices between $51 and $203.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Oil Change earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 45% 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.