Health & Wellness, New Jersey

Optometrist cost in Newark, NJ

A typical Optometrist figure in Newark is about $137 per exam, about 14% above the national figure of $120.

Typical cost

Typical in Newark

$137

per exam

Fair price range: $69 to $251

On the low end
$69
On the high end
$251

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Newark. 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
Newark, NJ$137
$69 to $251
National typical$120
$60 to $220
Elizabeth, NJ$132
$66 to $242
Paterson, NJ$130
$65 to $238
Jersey City, NJ$151
$76 to $277
Escondido, CA$137
$69 to $251
Naperville, IL$137
$69 to $251

Other Health & Wellness costs in Newark

Questions people ask

Optometrist in Newark: what does it cost?

In Newark, NJ, Optometrist typically costs about $137 per exam, with most prices between $69 and $251.

Why is Newark higher than the national price?

Prices in Newark run about 14% 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.