Health & Wellness, California
Optometrist cost in San Francisco, CA
A typical Optometrist figure in San Francisco is about $168 per exam, about 40% above the national figure of $120.
Typical cost
Typical in San Francisco
$168
per exam
Fair price range: $84 to $308
- On the low end
- $84
- On the high end
- $308
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 1.3%past year
Up 13.1%over five years
What moves the price
- Contact lens fitting
- Imaging
- Insurance
- Retail glasses
- Dilated exam
Ways to pay less
- Use vision insurance
- Buy frames elsewhere
- Ask about contact-lens-only visits
- Ask whether you need a retinal scan this year
- Compare big-box clinics
Optometrist in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $168 | $84 to $308 |
| National typical | $120 | $60 to $220 |
| San Jose, CA | $166 | $83 to $304 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $163 | $82 to $299 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $161 | $81 to $295 |
| New York, NY | $168 | $84 to $308 |
| Honolulu, HI | $170 | $85 to $312 |
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Questions people ask
Optometrist in San Francisco: what does it cost?
In San Francisco, CA, Optometrist typically costs about $168 per exam, with most prices between $84 and $308.
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.