How Much Does Cat Grooming Cost in New York?
Average prices, service-by-service breakdown, and the cities in New York with active cat groomers.
Updated
Average session
$100–$250per visit in New York
Cost Breakdown by Service
Prices adjusted for the New York market.
Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim)
Low to high$100–$150
Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears)
Low to high$150–$225
Lion cut
Low to high$188–$250
Mat removal (add-on)
Low to high$25–$63
Mobile grooming (add-on)
Low to high$31–$63
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim) | $100 | $125 | $150 |
| Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears) | $150 | $188 | $225 |
| Lion cut | $188 | $219 | $250 |
| Mat removal (add-on) | $25 | $44 | $63 |
| Mobile grooming (add-on) | $31 | $47 | $63 |
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 New York market, then cross-checked against published salon menus and mobile-grooming rates. We review pricing quarterly.
Cat Grooming Prices by City in New York
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Brooklyn$100–$25010 groomersNew York$100–$25010 groomersRye$100–$2505 groomersBronx$100–$2504 groomersLong Island City$100–$2504 groomersAstoria$100–$2503 groomersIthaca$100–$2503 groomersBuffalo$100–$2502 groomersFairport$100–$2502 groomersBrockport$100–$2501 groomersCanandaigua$100–$2501 groomersCarmel Hamlet$100–$2501 groomersChappaqua$100–$2501 groomersDepew$100–$2501 groomersEast Rochester$100–$2501 groomersGrand Island$100–$2501 groomersHamburg$100–$2501 groomersHenrietta$100–$2501 groomersJackson Heights$100–$2501 groomersKenmore$100–$2501 groomersLindenhurst$100–$2501 groomersMamaroneck$100–$2501 groomersMassapequa$100–$2501 groomersMiddle Village$100–$2501 groomersMt Vernon$100–$2501 groomersNew Rochelle$100–$2501 groomersPelham$100–$2501 groomersPort Chester$100–$2501 groomersRochester$100–$2501 groomersSanborn$100–$2501 groomersScarsdale$100–$2501 groomersSouth Richmond Hill$100–$2501 groomersStaten Island$100–$2501 groomersSunnyside$100–$2501 groomersWebster$100–$2501 groomersWest Seneca$100–$2501 groomersWestbury$100–$2501 groomersWoodside$100–$2501 groomersYonkers$100–$2501 groomers
| City | Avg session | Active groomers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | $100–$250 | 10 | View groomers → |
| New York | $100–$250 | 10 | View groomers → |
| Rye | $100–$250 | 5 | View groomers → |
| Bronx | $100–$250 | 4 | View groomers → |
| Long Island City | $100–$250 | 4 | View groomers → |
| Astoria | $100–$250 | 3 | View groomers → |
| Ithaca | $100–$250 | 3 | View groomers → |
| Buffalo | $100–$250 | 2 | View groomers → |
| Fairport | $100–$250 | 2 | View groomers → |
| Brockport | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Canandaigua | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Carmel Hamlet | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Chappaqua | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Depew | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| East Rochester | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Grand Island | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Hamburg | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Henrietta | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Jackson Heights | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Kenmore | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Lindenhurst | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Mamaroneck | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Massapequa | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Middle Village | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Mt Vernon | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| New Rochelle | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Pelham | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Port Chester | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Rochester | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Sanborn | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Scarsdale | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| South Richmond Hill | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Staten Island | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Sunnyside | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Webster | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| West Seneca | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Westbury | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Woodside | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
| Yonkers | $100–$250 | 1 | View groomers → |
Find a Cat Groomer in New York
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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:
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 New York you live — metro areas run higher than rural
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does cat grooming cost in New York?▾
Cat grooming in New York typically costs $100–$250 per session. Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim): $100–$150. Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears): $150–$225. Lion cut: $188–$250. Mat removal (add-on): $25–$63. Mobile grooming (add-on): $31–$63.
Why do cat grooming prices vary so much in New York?▾
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. New York 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 $31–$63 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.