Key statistics
- The New York, NY metro ranks 1st for the highest median published Botox price: $13 per unit (76 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The Denver, CO metro ranks 2nd for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (45 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The Boston, MA metro ranks 3rd for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (27 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The Washington, DC metro ranks 4th for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (37 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The San Diego, CA metro ranks 5th for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (35 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The national median published Botox price is $11 per unit, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The Seattle, WA metro ranks 6th for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (26 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The Los Angeles, CA metro ranks 8th for the highest median published Botox price: $11 per unit (79 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- The Philadelphia, PA metro ranks 9th for the highest median published Botox price: $11 per unit (25 prices), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
Metro areas with the highest published Botox prices
The New York, NY metro ranks 1st for the highest median published Botox price: $13 per unit (76 prices).
The Denver, CO metro ranks 2nd for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (45 prices).
The Boston, MA metro ranks 3rd for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (27 prices).
The Washington, DC metro ranks 4th for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (37 prices).
The San Diego, CA metro ranks 5th for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (35 prices).
The Seattle, WA metro ranks 6th for the highest median published Botox price: $12 per unit (26 prices).
The Miami, FL metro ranks 7th for the highest median published Botox price: $11 per unit (45 prices).
The Los Angeles, CA metro ranks 8th for the highest median published Botox price: $11 per unit (79 prices).
The Philadelphia, PA metro ranks 9th for the highest median published Botox price: $11 per unit (25 prices).
The Chicago, IL metro ranks 10th for the highest median published Botox price: $10.95 per unit (41 prices).
The full ranking
| # | Metro area | Median per unit | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $13 | 76 |
| 2 | Denver, CO | $12 | 45 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $12 | 27 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $12 | 37 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $12 | 35 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $12 | 26 |
| 7 | Miami, FL | $11 | 45 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $11 | 79 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $11 | 25 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $10.95 | 41 |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $10 | 55 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $10 | 58 |
| 13 | Dallas, TX | $10 | 52 |
| 14 | Tampa, FL | $10 | 27 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $9 | 41 |
What these numbers can't tell you
- Prices are published prices on med spa websites: we keep each spa's lowest posted price, which often is an introductory or member price, so the typical bill is higher.
- We rank metro areas, not city limits, because single cities rarely have 25 published prices.
Sources and methodology
Our data. October 2026 snapshot of 53,215 US med spa Google listings and their websites. How we build these numbers
MedSpaStandard. (2026, October 30). Most Expensive Cities for Botox: Statistics 2026. https://medspastandard.com/statistics/rankings/most-expensive-cities-for-botox/
Medical disclaimer. MedSpaStandard is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to a licensed provider about your own health, and check any provider's license with your state board.