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

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.

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
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

Other Health & Wellness costs in San Francisco

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.