1 Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns can cost $500-$1,500 or more per tooth. 2  For example, CostHelper readers without insurance coverage report paying $875-$1,400 for porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, at an average cost of $1,093. CostHelper readers without insurance report paying $860-$3,000, at an average cost of $1,430. 2  CostHelper readers with insurance report out-of-pocket expenses of $530-$1,875, for an average payment of $953.