Cost to Smart Lock Installation in Boston, MA

$198–$792 in Boston

32% above the national average · 1.32x cost multiplier

In Boston, a smart lock installation runs $198 to $792 on average — about 32% above what homeowners pay nationwide. The Northeast market's labor costs account for most of the gap, with material pricing and local permitting fees adding to the spread. Use the cost table below to compare budget, mid-range, and premium options side by side.

Cost Breakdown in Boston

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per per lock	$106	$462	$1584
Materials	$106	$330	$660
Labor	$66	$99	$165
Permits	$0	$0	$0
Total	$172+32% vs. national avg	$429+32% vs. national avg	$825+32% vs. national avg

Budget

Basic keypad deadbolt (Schlage or Kwikset entry-level), standard installation on existing door prep

Mid-Range

Wi-Fi or Z-Wave smart lock with app control, auto-lock, and access logs - Yale, Schlage Encode, or August

Premium

High-security smart lock with biometric fingerprint, video doorbell integration, smart home hub compatibility

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Boston may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Keypad Deadbolt (No App)	$80-$130 per lock	Simple, no Wi-Fi needed, works without a smartphone, long battery life	No remote access, no access logs, can't integrate with smart home	Budget installs, rental properties, secondary entry pointsSimple, no Wi-Fi needed, works without a smartphone, long battery life
Bluetooth Smart Lock	$130-$220 per lock	App control, auto-lock, access logs, no hub required	Bluetooth range limits remote access (requires bridge accessory for true remote)	Renters, apartments, cost-conscious homeowners who want app controlApp control, auto-lock, access logs, no hub required
Wi-Fi Smart Lock	$180-$300 per lock	True remote access from anywhere, no hub needed, voice assistant compatible	Higher power draw shortens battery life, dependent on Wi-Fi reliability	Most homeowners wanting full remote control and app integrationTrue remote access from anywhere, no hub needed, voice assistant compatible
Z-Wave / Zigbee Smart Lock	$150-$280 per lock	Excellent smart home integration, low power use, works in full home automation setups	Requires a compatible hub, slightly more complex setup	Homes with existing smart home hubs like SmartThings or Home AssistantExcellent smart home integration, low power use, works in full home automation setups
Biometric / Fingerprint Lock	$250-$600 per lock	Fastest entry, no codes to remember, high security, supports multiple fingerprints	Higher cost, fingerprint readers can struggle in extreme cold or wet conditions	Primary entry doors, security-conscious homeowners, families with young childrenFastest entry, no codes to remember, high security, supports multiple fingerprints

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Boston Estimate

Typical Range

$198–$792

vs. National Average

32% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.32x

Cost Per per lock

$106–$1584

Estimates apply Boston's 1.32x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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