Compare contrast therapy by city
116 studios across 6 cities, compared on the things that change a trip: what a session typically costs, whether the scene skews communal or private, and how far ClassPass actually gets you.
Quick answer
Denver is the cheapest city in our data at a $48 median entry price, and Los Angeles the priciest at $75. Los Angeles has the most ClassPass coverage (5 of 39 listings) , while Seattle has the highest share of communal or bathhouse-style studios. Los Angeles has the longest list at 39.
City by city
| City | Studios | Median entry | Cheapest | Communal | Shower only | ClassPass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 39 | $75 | $20 | 9 of 39 | 8 of 39 | 5 of 39 |
| Denver | 19 | $48 | $25 | 8 of 19 | 1 of 19 | 4 of 19 |
| Austin | 14 | $68 | $29 | 6 of 14 | 0 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Miami | 14 | $65 | $25 | 3 of 14 | 0 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Seattle | 17 | $73 | $20 | 8 of 17 | 2 of 17 | 0 of 17 |
| Chicago | 13 | $60 | $39 | 5 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 1 of 13 |
Median and cheapest use the lowest published figure per studio, so a membership-only studio contributes its entry tier rather than a drop-in. "Shower only" counts listings where the cold side is a cold shower rather than an immersion plunge.
Common questions
Which city has the cheapest contrast therapy?
Denver, with a median published entry price of $48 across 19 listings. Los Angeles is the most expensive at a $75 median. These are entry prices, so a private suite in the cheaper city can still cost more than a communal session in the pricier one.
Which city is best for ClassPass?
Los Angeles, where 5 of 39 listings showed a ClassPass listing on our last check. ClassPass coverage for contrast is thin almost everywhere, so treat it as a trial channel rather than a booking strategy.
Which city has the most communal or bathhouse-style contrast?
Seattle has the highest share of communal and club-format listings, at 8 of 17. If you want a traditional shared sauna floor rather than a private suite, that is where the odds are best.
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