Health & Wellness, California

Optometrist cost in San Jose, CA

A typical Optometrist figure in San Jose is about $166 per exam, about 38% above the national figure of $120.

Typical cost

Typical in San Jose

$166

per exam

On the low end
$83
On the high end
$304

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Jose. 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 Jose, CA$166
$83 to $304
National typical$120
$60 to $220
Sunnyvale, CA$163
$82 to $299
San Francisco, CA$168
$84 to $308
Santa Barbara, CA$161
$81 to $295
New York, NY$168
$84 to $308
Cambridge, MA$161
$81 to $295

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Questions people ask

Optometrist in San Jose: what does it cost?

In San Jose, CA, Optometrist typically costs about $166 per exam, with most prices between $83 and $304.

Why is San Jose higher than the national price?

Prices in San Jose run about 38% 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.