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Optometrist cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Optometrist figure in Berkeley is about $158 per exam, about 32% above the national figure of $120.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$158

per exam

Fair price range: $79 to $290

On the low end
$79
On the high end
$290

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. 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 1.3%past year

Up 13.1%over five years

How prices for eyeglasses and eye care have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Eyeglasses and eye care, CUUR0000SEMC03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Contact lens fitting
  2. Imaging
  3. Insurance
  4. Retail glasses
  5. Dilated exam

Ways to pay less

  1. Use vision insurance
  2. Buy frames elsewhere
  3. Ask about contact-lens-only visits
  4. Ask whether you need a retinal scan this year
  5. Compare big-box clinics

Optometrist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Berkeley, CA$158
$79 to $290
National typical$120
$60 to $220
Fremont, CA$158
$79 to $290
Irvine, CA$156
$78 to $286
Santa Barbara, CA$161
$81 to $295
Bellevue, WA$158
$79 to $290
Boston, MA$158
$79 to $290

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Questions people ask

Optometrist in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Optometrist typically costs about $158 per exam, with most prices between $79 and $290.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

Prices in Berkeley run about 32% 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.