How Much Does Dental Crown Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
Low End
$800
Average
$1,300
High End
$2,500
per crown
What Does Dental Crown Include?
A dental crown is a cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength. It's one of the most common dental procedures.
The national average cost for dental crown is $1,300 per crown. Most homeowners pay between $800 and $2,500, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Material
Porcelain-fused-to-metal: $800-$1,500. All-ceramic: $1,000-$2,000. Gold: $1,200-$2,500. Zirconia: $1,000-$2,500
Location
Front teeth often require more cosmetically precise (costly) work
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Crown material
- ✓Tooth location
- ✓Dentist experience
- ✓Lab fees
- ✓Insurance coverage
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are often the best value
- 2.Ask about same-day CEREC crowns to save on multiple visits
- 3.Check dental school clinics for reduced rates
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📈 Dental Crown Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +17.6% over the last 5 years
$1,105
2022
$1,151
2023
$1,226
2024
$1,260
2025
$1,300
2026
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,105 | — |
| 2023 | $1,151 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $1,226 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $1,260 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | $1,300 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Dental Crown Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $656 | $1,066 | $2,050 |
| Alaska | $1,024 | $1,664 | $3,200 |
| Arizona | $760 | $1,235 | $2,375 |
| Arkansas | $640 | $1,040 | $2,000 |
| California | $1,080 | $1,755 | $3,375 |
| Colorado | $864 | $1,404 | $2,700 |
| Connecticut | $976 | $1,586 | $3,050 |
| Delaware | $840 | $1,365 | $2,625 |
| District of Columbia | $1,000 | $1,625 | $3,125 |
| Florida | $784 | $1,274 | $2,450 |
| Georgia | $720 | $1,170 | $2,250 |
| Hawaii | $1,136 | $1,846 | $3,550 |
| Idaho | $736 | $1,196 | $2,300 |
| Illinois | $840 | $1,365 | $2,625 |
| Indiana | $704 | $1,144 | $2,200 |
| Iowa | $688 | $1,118 | $2,150 |
| Kansas | $680 | $1,105 | $2,125 |
| Kentucky | $672 | $1,092 | $2,100 |
| Louisiana | $696 | $1,131 | $2,175 |
| Maine | $816 | $1,326 | $2,550 |
| Maryland | $920 | $1,495 | $2,875 |
| Massachusetts | $1,040 | $1,690 | $3,250 |
| Michigan | $736 | $1,196 | $2,300 |
| Minnesota | $816 | $1,326 | $2,550 |
| Mississippi | $624 | $1,014 | $1,950 |
| Missouri | $696 | $1,131 | $2,175 |
| Montana | $760 | $1,235 | $2,375 |
| Nebraska | $704 | $1,144 | $2,200 |
| Nevada | $816 | $1,326 | $2,550 |
| New Hampshire | $896 | $1,456 | $2,800 |
| New Jersey | $1,000 | $1,625 | $3,125 |
| New Mexico | $720 | $1,170 | $2,250 |
| New York | $1,056 | $1,716 | $3,300 |
| North Carolina | $720 | $1,170 | $2,250 |
| North Dakota | $720 | $1,170 | $2,250 |
| Ohio | $720 | $1,170 | $2,250 |
| Oklahoma | $664 | $1,079 | $2,075 |
| Oregon | $880 | $1,430 | $2,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $816 | $1,326 | $2,550 |
| Rhode Island | $920 | $1,495 | $2,875 |
| South Carolina | $696 | $1,131 | $2,175 |
| South Dakota | $680 | $1,105 | $2,125 |
| Tennessee | $688 | $1,118 | $2,150 |
| Texas | $744 | $1,209 | $2,325 |
| Utah | $760 | $1,235 | $2,375 |
| Vermont | $864 | $1,404 | $2,700 |
| Virginia | $840 | $1,365 | $2,625 |
| Washington | $920 | $1,495 | $2,875 |
| West Virginia | $640 | $1,040 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | $752 | $1,222 | $2,350 |
| Wyoming | $736 | $1,196 | $2,300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a dental crown last?
With proper care, most crowns last 10-15 years. Some last 25+ years.
Does getting a crown hurt?
The procedure is done under local anesthesia and should be painless. Some sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal.
🏙️ Dental Crown Cost by City
Compare dental crown costs in the most popular US cities:
New York City
NY
$1,885
Los Angeles
CA
$1,794
Chicago
IL
$1,495
Houston
TX
$1,235
Phoenix
AZ
$1,274
Philadelphia
PA
$1,456
San Antonio
TX
$1,144
San Diego
CA
$1,716
Dallas
TX
$1,326
San Jose
CA
$1,976
Austin
TX
$1,365
Jacksonville
FL
$1,196
Fort Worth
TX
$1,235
Columbus
OH
$1,170
Charlotte
NC
$1,235
Indianapolis
IN
$1,144
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San Francisco, CA
$2,015
Seattle, WA
$1,690
Denver, CO
$1,495
Washington D.C., DC
$1,755
Nashville, TN
$1,300
Oklahoma City, OK
$1,066
El Paso, TX
$1,066
Boston, MA
$1,820
Portland, OR
$1,534
Las Vegas, NV
$1,326
Memphis, TN
$1,066
Louisville, KY
$1,105
Baltimore, MD
$1,430
Milwaukee, WI
$1,196
Albuquerque, NM
$1,144
Tucson, AZ
$1,144
Fresno, CA
$1,365
Sacramento, CA
$1,534
Mesa, AZ
$1,235
Kansas City, MO
$1,170
Atlanta, GA
$1,365
Omaha, NE
$1,144
Colorado Springs, CO
$1,326
Raleigh, NC
$1,274
Long Beach, CA
$1,755
Virginia Beach, VA
$1,365
Miami, FL
$1,560
Oakland, CA
$1,885
Minneapolis, MN
$1,404
Tampa, FL
$1,326
Tulsa, OK
$1,066
Arlington, TX
$1,235
New Orleans, LA
$1,235
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,235
St. Louis, MO
$1,144
Bakersfield, CA
$1,326
Anaheim, CA
$1,755
Honolulu, HI
$1,950
Santa Ana, CA
$1,716
Riverside, CA
$1,495
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,105
Lexington, KY
$1,144
Stockton, CA
$1,430
Henderson, NV
$1,326
St. Paul, MN
$1,365
Cincinnati, OH
$1,144
Anchorage, AK
$1,664
Greensboro, NC
$1,144
Plano, TX
$1,365
Newark, NJ
$1,625
Lincoln, NE
$1,105
Orlando, FL
$1,326
Irvine, CA
$1,820
Durham, NC
$1,235
Chula Vista, CA
$1,664
Toledo, OH
$1,066
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,066
Jersey City, NJ
$1,755
St. Petersburg, FL
$1,326
Laredo, TX
$1,040
Madison, WI
$1,274
Chandler, AZ
$1,274
Buffalo, NY
$1,196
Lubbock, TX
$1,066
Scottsdale, AZ
$1,456
Reno, NV
$1,365
Glendale, AZ
$1,235
Gilbert, AZ
$1,326
Winston-Salem, NC
$1,105
North Las Vegas, NV
$1,274
Norfolk, VA
$1,274
Chesapeake, VA
$1,326
Irving, TX
$1,300
Fremont, CA
$1,885
Richmond, VA
$1,274
Boise, ID
$1,274
San Bernardino, CA
$1,404
Spokane, WA
$1,235
Des Moines, IA
$1,105
Tacoma, WA
$1,495
Modesto, CA
$1,365
Fontana, CA
$1,430
Moreno Valley, CA
$1,404
Fayetteville, NC
$1,105
Birmingham, AL
$1,066
Rochester, NY
$1,196
Salt Lake City, UT
$1,365
Oxnard, CA
$1,586
Knoxville, TN
$1,105
Worcester, MA
$1,495
Brownsville, TX
$1,014
Grand Rapids, MI
$1,170
Newport News, VA
$1,235
Huntsville, AL
$1,105
Amarillo, TX
$1,066
Little Rock, AR
$1,066
Montgomery, AL
$1,040
Akron, OH
$1,066
Augusta, GA
$1,066
Baton Rouge, LA
$1,105
Mobile, AL
$1,040
Shreveport, LA
$1,040
Tallahassee, FL
$1,170
Hartford, CT
$1,495
Providence, RI
$1,456
Charleston, SC
$1,274
Savannah, GA
$1,144
Columbia, SC
$1,105
Chattanooga, TN
$1,105
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1,534
Dayton, OH
$1,066
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,105
Springfield, MO
$1,040
Jackson, MS
$1,014
Palm Bay, FL
$1,235
Lakeland, FL
$1,196
Cape Coral, FL
$1,274
Pensacola, FL
$1,144
Port St. Lucie, FL
$1,274
Naperville, IL
$1,495
Tempe, AZ
$1,300
Overland Park, KS
$1,235
McKinney, TX
$1,326
Frisco, TX
$1,365
Cary, NC
$1,326
Clarksville, TN
$1,105
Cedar Rapids, IA
$1,066
Peoria, AZ
$1,274
Surprise, AZ
$1,235
Denton, TX
$1,274
Roseville, CA
$1,495
Gainesville, FL
$1,144
Bellevue, WA
$1,820
Murfreesboro, TN
$1,196
Round Rock, TX
$1,326
Columbia, MD
$1,495
Boulder, CO
$1,625
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,430
Santa Fe, NM
$1,365
Wilmington, NC
$1,196
Greenville, SC
$1,144
Fargo, ND
$1,105
Provo, UT
$1,274
Duluth, MN
$1,144
Billings, MT
$1,196
Missoula, MT
$1,274
Cheyenne, WY
$1,144
Burlington, VT
$1,404
Portland, ME
$1,404
Concord, NH
$1,365
Bismarck, ND
$1,105
Rapid City, SD
$1,105
Casper, WY
$1,144
Bangor, ME
$1,235
Charleston, WV
$1,040
Dover, DE
$1,274
Manchester, NH
$1,404
Bridgeport, CT
$1,560
Stamford, CT
$1,755
Wichita, KS
$1,066
Topeka, KS
$1,040
Springfield, IL
$1,105
Rockford, IL
$1,105
Erie, PA
$1,066
Scranton, PA
$1,105
Flint, MI
$1,014
Lansing, MI
$1,105
Syracuse, NY
$1,144
Albany, NY
$1,235
Eugene, OR
$1,365
Salem, OR
$1,326
Fort Collins, CO
$1,430
Pueblo, CO
$1,105
Aurora, CO
$1,404
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,820
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,664
Pasadena, CA
$1,794
Visalia, CA
$1,300
Pomona, CA
$1,534
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,144
Daytona Beach, FL
$1,196
Sarasota, FL
$1,365
Naples, FL
$1,534
Ocala, FL
$1,105
Athens, GA
$1,105
Macon, GA
$1,040
Lexington, SC
$1,105
Asheville, NC
$1,326
Flagstaff, AZ
$1,404
Rochester, NY
$1,196
New Haven, CT
$1,404
Manchester, NH
$1,365
Augusta, GA
$1,066
Fort Myers, FL
$1,274
Wilmington, NC
$1,235
Arlington, VA
$1,690
Green Bay, WI
$1,105
South Bend, IN
$1,066
Bend, OR
$1,456
Bellingham, WA
$1,430
Midland, TX
$1,235
Waco, TX
$1,066
Newark, NJ
$1,560
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💬 What Did You Pay?
Real costs reported by homeowners for Dental Crown
$1,312
Avg Reported
$918
Lowest Reported
$1,902
Highest Reported
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$1,052
Dallas, TX · Jan 2026
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$1,474
Chicago, IL · Feb 2026
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$1,087
Phoenix, AZ · Mar 2026
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$1,602
Denver, CO · Apr 2026
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$1,136
Atlanta, GA · May 2026
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$1,713
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