Basic
$4.65 – $14 each
Key cut on a standard duplicator from a plain brass blank, burrs filed
How Much Does Copy Building Key Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Cut one duplicate of a standard (non-restricted) building or door key at a locksmith or hardware counter; high-security/restricted keys and mobile locksmith visits excluded.
Copy Building Key in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $5.47 to $16 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Copy Building Key in Boston, Massachusetts
$5.47 – $16
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for copy building key.
National average: $5 – $15 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.47 – $16 each
Cut from a nickel-silver blank on a precision duplicator, deburred and checked against the original
Premium
$6.84 – $21 each
Cut by code where possible on a precision duplicator from a heavy nickel-silver blank, deburred and test-fit
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.25 – $6.75 | each |
| Labor | labor | $2.22 – $6.67 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.60 – $1.80 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.40 – $1.20 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.25-$6.75 per unit)
- Labor ($1.75-$5.25 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($0.60-$1.80 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.40-$1.20 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Copy Building Key, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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