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Health & Wellness, California

Optometrist cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Optometrist figure in Los Angeles is about $150 per exam, about 25% above the national figure of $120.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$150

per exam

Fair price range: $75 to $275

On the low end
$75
On the high end
$275

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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
Los Angeles, CA$150
$75 to $275
National typical$120
$60 to $220
Huntington Beach, CA$149
$75 to $273
Pasadena, CA$149
$75 to $273
Thousand Oaks, CA$151
$76 to $277
Seattle, WA$150
$75 to $275
Alexandria, VA$149
$75 to $273

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Questions people ask

Optometrist in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Optometrist typically costs about $150 per exam, with most prices between $75 and $275.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

Prices in Los Angeles run about 25% 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.