How Much Does Cat Grooming Cost in California?

Average prices, service-by-service breakdown, and the cities in California with active cat groomers.

Average session

$96–$240per visit in California

Cost Breakdown by Service

Prices adjusted for the California market.

Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim)$96–$144
Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears)$144–$216
Lion cut$180–$240
Mat removal (add-on)$24–$60
Mobile grooming (add-on)$30–$60

Local prices can land anywhere inside these ranges depending on the groomer's experience, shop overhead, and your cat's coat.

Cat Grooming Prices by City in California

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City	Avg session	Active groomers
Los Angeles	$96–$240	48	View groomers →
San Diego	$96–$240	29	View groomers →
Fresno	$96–$240	24	View groomers →
Sacramento	$96–$240	24	View groomers →
San Francisco	$96–$240	22	View groomers →
Riverside	$96–$240	21	View groomers →
Bakersfield	$96–$240	19	View groomers →
Modesto	$96–$240	15	View groomers →
San Jose	$96–$240	14	View groomers →
Fontana	$96–$240	11	View groomers →
Santa Barbara	$96–$240	11	View groomers →
Santa Rosa	$96–$240	11	View groomers →
Anaheim	$96–$240	9	View groomers →
Chula Vista	$96–$240	9	View groomers →
Huntington Beach	$96–$240	9	View groomers →
Pasadena	$96–$240	9	View groomers →
Roseville	$96–$240	9	View groomers →
Stockton	$96–$240	9	View groomers →
La Jolla	$96–$240	8	View groomers →
Torrance	$96–$240	8	View groomers →
Costa Mesa	$96–$240	7	View groomers →
Fremont	$96–$240	7	View groomers →
Irvine	$96–$240	7	View groomers →
Oakland	$96–$240	7	View groomers →
Thousand Oaks	$96–$240	7	View groomers →
Clovis	$96–$240	5	View groomers →
Santa Clara	$96–$240	5	View groomers →
Santa Cruz	$96–$240	5	View groomers →
Tustin	$96–$240	5	View groomers →
Arcadia	$96–$240	4	View groomers →
Westlake Village	$96–$240	4	View groomers →
Carmichael	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Culver City	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Escondido	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Fountain Valley	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
La Mesa	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Milpitas	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Moreno Valley	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Newport Beach	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Rancho Cucamonga	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Rialto	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
San Marcos	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Santa Monica	$96–$240	3	View groomers →
Agoura Hills	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Aptos	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Beverly Hills	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Carmel	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Citrus Heights	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Corona Del Mar	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Granite Bay	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Imperial Beach	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Jurupa Valley	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
La Cañada Flintridge	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Laguna Beach	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Lomita	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Madera	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Mountain View	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Newbury Park	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Rocklin	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Santee	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Sunnyvale	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Winnetka	$96–$240	2	View groomers →
Albany	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Alhambra	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Aliso Viejo	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Burbank	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Burlingame	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Calabasas	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Camarillo	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Campbell	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Carmel-By-The-Sea	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Carson	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Chatsworth	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Cypress	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Davis	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
El Cajon	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Elk Grove	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Foothill Ranch	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Foster City	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Gardena	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Glendale	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Huntington Park	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Kerman	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
La Habra	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Laguna Hills	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Lake Forest	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Lathrop	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Lincoln	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Livermore	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Los Gatos	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Lynwood	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Manhattan Beach	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Merced	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Mission Viejo	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Monrovia	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Montrose	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Moorpark	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
National City	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
North Highlands	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Oakdale	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Orange	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Patterson	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Redondo Beach	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Reseda	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Ripon	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Riverbank	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Rohnert Park	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
San Bernardino	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
San Leandro	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
San Marino	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
San Pedro	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Santa Ana	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Saratoga	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Sebastopol	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Sherman Oaks	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
South San Francisco	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Spring Valley	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Sunset Beach	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Upland	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
West Hollywood	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
West Sacramento	$96–$240	1	View groomers →
Woodland Hills	$96–$240	1	View groomers →

What Affects Cat Grooming Prices?

Coat length and condition (matting adds time and cost)
Cat size and temperament
Service type — bath only vs a full groom with haircut
Mobile grooming vs a salon visit
Where in California you live — metro areas run higher than rural

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does cat grooming cost in California?▾

Cat grooming in California typically costs $96–$240 per session. Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim): $96–$144. Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears): $144–$216. Lion cut: $180–$240. Mat removal (add-on): $24–$60. Mobile grooming (add-on): $30–$60.

Why do cat grooming prices vary so much in California?▾

Several factors affect the price: coat length and condition, cat size and temperament, service type (bath only vs full groom), mobile vs salon, and location within the state. California runs above the national average because of higher cost of living, especially in metro areas.

Is mobile cat grooming worth the extra cost?▾

Mobile cat grooming adds roughly $30–$60 to the price of a standard appointment. It can be worth it for anxious cats that stress on car rides, kittens, seniors, or households with multiple cats scheduled back-to-back.

How often should a cat be professionally groomed?▾

Most short-haired cats do well with a professional grooming every 6–8 weeks. Long-haired breeds like Persians and Maine Coons usually need service every 4–6 weeks to prevent matting.