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Optometrist cost in St. Paul, MN

A typical Optometrist figure in St. Paul is about $122 per exam, close to the national figure of $120.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Paul

$122

per exam

Fair price range: $61 to $224

On the low end
$61
On the high end
$224

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in St. Paul. 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
St. Paul, MN$122
$61 to $224
National typical$120
$60 to $220
Minneapolis, MN$130
$65 to $238
Rochester, MN$115
$58 to $211
Asheville, NC$122
$61 to $224
Aurora, IL$122
$61 to $224
Madison, WI$122
$61 to $224

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Questions people ask

Optometrist in St. Paul: what does it cost?

In St. Paul, MN, Optometrist typically costs about $122 per exam, with most prices between $61 and $224.

Why is St. Paul higher than the national price?

Prices in St. Paul sit close to 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.