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How Much Does Cat Grooming Cost in California?

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

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Average session
$96–$240per visit in California
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Cost Breakdown by Service

Prices adjusted for the California market.

Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim)
Low to high$96–$144
Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears)
Low to high$144–$216
Lion cut
Low to high$180–$240
Mat removal (add-on)
Low to high$24–$60
Mobile grooming (add-on)
Low to high$30–$60
Local prices can land anywhere inside these ranges depending on the groomer's experience, shop overhead, and your cat's coat.

How we estimate: Ranges are built from our directory of 1,700+ cat grooming listings across all 50 states, adjusted for the California market, then cross-checked against published salon menus and mobile-grooming rates. We review pricing quarterly.

Cat Grooming Prices by City in California

Click a city to see its groomers and local details.

Los Angeles$96–$24025 groomersAliso Viejo$96–$2408 groomersFremont$96–$2407 groomersLa Jolla$96–$2407 groomersRiverside$96–$2407 groomersHuntington Beach$96–$2406 groomersSacramento$96–$2406 groomersSan Diego$96–$2406 groomersPalo Alto$96–$2405 groomersBakersfield$96–$2404 groomersFresno$96–$2404 groomersMalibu$96–$2404 groomersSan Jose$96–$2404 groomersSanta Ana$96–$2404 groomersAnaheim$96–$2403 groomersArcadia$96–$2403 groomersEscondido$96–$2403 groomersLaguna Hills$96–$2403 groomersOakland$96–$2403 groomersRancho Cucamonga$96–$2403 groomersSan Francisco$96–$2403 groomersBeverly Hills$96–$2402 groomersCarmel$96–$2402 groomersChula Vista$96–$2402 groomersCitrus Heights$96–$2402 groomersClovis$96–$2402 groomersCosta Mesa$96–$2402 groomersCulver City$96–$2402 groomersFountain Valley$96–$2402 groomersImperial Beach$96–$2402 groomersLomita$96–$2402 groomersMission Viejo$96–$2402 groomersNewport Beach$96–$2402 groomersSan Marcos$96–$2402 groomersSanta Monica$96–$2402 groomersSanta Rosa$96–$2402 groomersSantee$96–$2402 groomersSouth San Francisco$96–$2402 groomersTorrance$96–$2402 groomersWestlake Village$96–$2402 groomersWinnetka$96–$2402 groomersAgoura Hills$96–$2401 groomersAlbany$96–$2401 groomersAlhambra$96–$2401 groomersAptos$96–$2401 groomersBurbank$96–$2401 groomersBurlingame$96–$2401 groomersCalabasas$96–$2401 groomersCampbell$96–$2401 groomersCarmichael$96–$2401 groomersCarson$96–$2401 groomersChatsworth$96–$2401 groomersDavis$96–$2401 groomersEl Cajon$96–$2401 groomersElk Grove$96–$2401 groomersFontana$96–$2401 groomersFoster City$96–$2401 groomersFriant$96–$2401 groomersGardena$96–$2401 groomersGlendale$96–$2401 groomersGranite Bay$96–$2401 groomersHollywood$96–$2401 groomersHuntington Park$96–$2401 groomersIrvine$96–$2401 groomersJurupa Valley$96–$2401 groomersKerman$96–$2401 groomersLa Habra$96–$2401 groomersLa Mesa$96–$2401 groomersLaguna Beach$96–$2401 groomersLake Forest$96–$2401 groomersLathrop$96–$2401 groomersLivermore$96–$2401 groomersLynwood$96–$2401 groomersMadera$96–$2401 groomersManhattan Beach$96–$2401 groomersMilpitas$96–$2401 groomersModesto$96–$2401 groomersMonrovia$96–$2401 groomersMontrose$96–$2401 groomersMoreno Valley$96–$2401 groomersMountain View$96–$2401 groomersNorth Highlands$96–$2401 groomersOakdale$96–$2401 groomersOrange$96–$2401 groomersPasadena$96–$2401 groomersRedondo Beach$96–$2401 groomersRialto$96–$2401 groomersRipon$96–$2401 groomersRiverbank$96–$2401 groomersRocklin$96–$2401 groomersRoseville$96–$2401 groomersSan Pedro$96–$2401 groomersSanta Barbara$96–$2401 groomersSanta Clara$96–$2401 groomersSanta Cruz$96–$2401 groomersSaratoga$96–$2401 groomersSherman Oaks$96–$2401 groomersSpring Valley$96–$2401 groomersStockton$96–$2401 groomersSunnyvale$96–$2401 groomersSunset Beach$96–$2401 groomersTustin$96–$2401 groomersUpland$96–$2401 groomersWest Hollywood$96–$2401 groomersWest Sacramento$96–$2401 groomersWoodland Hills$96–$2401 groomers

Find a Cat Groomer in California

Now that you know the price range, browse groomers near you with ratings, services, and contact info.

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Cost by Breed

Coat type is the single biggest price driver. Long-haired and double-coated breeds take more time, so they sit at the top of these ranges. See the grooming guide for your cat's breed:

PersianMaine CoonRagdollSiberianSphynx

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.