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Compare RatesLASIK Cost by City (2026): 30 Markets Compared
LASIK pricing varies significantly by city. Use this comparison to see where your market falls, estimate monthly payments, and decide whether a quote you received is in line with what patients typically pay locally.
Lowest-cost market
Nashville — $146/mo
At roughly $1,750/eye, Nashville is the most affordable major market in this comparison. Mid-size Southern and Midwest cities consistently come in below coastal hubs.
National midpoint
~$2,000/eye · $167/mo
The national planning midpoint used across this site is $4,000–$5,000 for both eyes. A 24-month plan at 12.9% APR on $4,000 runs about $167/month.
Highest-cost market
Washington DC — $309/mo
At roughly $3,250/eye, DC is the most expensive market here — 63% above the national midpoint. San Francisco ($2,750/eye) is the next highest.
How to use this table
Find your city, then benchmark your quote
- Find your city in the table below. If it isn't listed, use the nearest similar market or the state-level page.
- Compare the per-eye range to any quote you've received. Quotes that are 20–30% above the city benchmark deserve follow-up questions about what's included.
- Use the 24-month payment column as a budgeting anchor — actual terms depend on your credit profile and which lender or payment plan you use.
- Click the city guide link for the 16 markets with dedicated pages to see a full breakdown, financing section, and comparison chart.
30-market comparison
LASIK cost by city — sorted lowest to highest
Cities in bold have dedicated pricing guides. All others link to the state-level page. Monthly payments are illustrative estimates on a 24-month plan.
| City | Per Eye | Both Eyes | vs National Avg | 24-mo Payment | City Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $1,750 | $3,500 | Below avg | $146/mo | Tennessee → |
| Minneapolis, MN | $1,850 | $3,700 | Below avg | $154/mo | Minnesota → |
| Columbus, OH | $1,900 | $3,800 | Below avg | $158/mo | Ohio → |
| Las Vegas, NV | $2,300 | $4,600 | Below avg | $191/mo | City guide → |
| Denver, CO | $2,000 | $4,000 | Near avg | $167/mo | Colorado → |
| Detroit, MI | $2,000 | $4,000 | Near avg | $167/mo | Michigan → |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,000 | $4,000 | Near avg | $167/mo | Pennsylvania → |
| Charlotte, NC | $2,000 | $4,000 | Near avg | $167/mo | North Carolina → |
| Tampa, FL | $2,000 | $4,000 | Near avg | $167/mo | Florida → |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2,400 | $4,800 | Near avg | $200/mo | City guide → |
| Austin, TX | $2,000 | $4,000 | Near avg | $167/mo | Texas → |
| Bozeman, MT | $2,200 | $4,400 | Near avg | $183/mo | Bozeman guide → |
| Houston, TX | $2,250 | $4,500 | Above avg | $188/mo | Houston guide → |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,300 | $4,600 | Above avg | $192/mo | Phoenix guide → |
| Baltimore, MD | $2,300 | $4,600 | Above avg | $192/mo | Maryland → |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $2,300 | $4,600 | Above avg | $192/mo | Colorado Springs guide → |
| St. Louis, MO | $2,300 | $4,600 | Above avg | $192/mo | St. Louis guide → |
| Atlanta, GA | $2,350 | $4,700 | Above avg | $196/mo | Atlanta guide → |
| Des Moines, IA | $2,300 | $4,600 | Below avg | $191/mo | City guide → |
| Hartford, CT | $2,700 | $5,400 | Well above avg | $225/mo | City guide → |
| Dallas, TX | $2,350 | $4,700 | Above avg | $196/mo | Dallas guide → |
| Chicago, IL | $2,400 | $4,800 | Above avg | $200/mo | Chicago guide → |
| San Diego, CA | $1,800 | $4,000 | Above avg | $242/mo | City guide → |
| Seattle, WA | $2,400 | $4,800 | Above avg | $200/mo | Washington → |
| Miami, FL | $2,500 | $5,000 | Above avg | $208/mo | Miami guide → |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,550 | $5,100 | Above avg | $213/mo | LA guide → |
| Boston, MA | $2,600 | $5,200 | Above avg | $217/mo | Boston guide → |
| Portland, OR | $2,600 | $5,200 | Above avg | $217/mo | Portland guide → |
| New York City, NY | $2,650 | $5,300 | Well above avg | $221/mo | NYC guide → |
| Boulder, CO | $2,700 | $5,400 | Well above avg | $225/mo | Boulder guide → |
| San Francisco, CA | $2,750 | $5,500 | Well above avg | $229/mo | SF guide → |
| Washington, DC | $3,250 | $6,500 | Well above avg | $309/mo | DC guide → |
Monthly payments are illustrative estimates at 12.9% APR on a 24-month plan. Actual terms depend on your credit profile, lender, and procedure cost. Per-eye ranges reflect directional planning benchmarks, not provider quotes.
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City guides grouped by state
All 16 markets with dedicated pricing pages, organized by state. Use a state group to compare cities within the same market region.
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Montana
Missouri
Oregon
Arizona
Georgia
Iowa
Connecticut
Illinois
Florida
California
Massachusetts
New York
Nevada
Washington, DC
What moves LASIK cost by market
Why prices vary so much by city
- Real estate and overhead: Practices in Manhattan, San Francisco, and DC pay significantly more for space than those in Nashville or Columbus — and that cost passes through to pricing.
- Provider density: Markets with more LASIK centers tend to have more competitive pricing. Dense urban areas can go either way — more competition or more premium branding.
- Technology mix: All-laser (bladeless) LASIK, wavefront-guided procedures, and premium diagnostic packages add $300–$800 per eye versus standard LASIK. Higher-cost markets tend to bundle these more often.
- Enhancement coverage: Some quotes include lifetime enhancement packages; others charge separately. A lower headline price without enhancements can easily exceed a higher-priced all-in quote over time.
- Local income and demand: High-income markets support higher prices because patients are less price-sensitive — and because surgeons target patients with premium needs.
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Disclaimer
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All pricing on this page represents directional planning benchmarks based on regional cost adjustments applied to national averages. These are not provider quotes, and costs vary significantly by surgeon, technology, diagnostic package, and individual candidacy. This page is not medical advice.
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