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What mobile grooming costs in California.
36 of the 98 mobile groomers who serve California post their prices. A bath & brush starts at $58 to $132, and the middle price is about $90. A full groom starts at $70 to $187, and the middle price is about $120. A nail-only visit starts at $30 to $80, and the middle price is about $45.
How we got these numbers
- We only use prices that groomers post on their own websites. We don’t use quotes, reviews, or guesses from other sites.
- Each price is the lowest price, for the smallest dogs. Bigger dogs, thick coats, mats, and extras cost more.
- The middle price is the one in the middle of the list, so one very cheap or very pricey groomer can’t skew it.
- We last checked these prices on November 2, 2026.
Prices around each city.
The middle starting price from groomers within 60 miles of each city.
| Area | Bath & brush | Full groom | Groomers with prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | about $92 | about $123 | 4 |
| Los Angeles | about $89 | about $125 | 7 |
| Sacramento | about $95 | about $120 | 7 |
| San Diego | about $91 | about $120 | 14 |
| San Francisco | about $88 | about $120 | 8 |
Every posted price in California.
Prices by dog size.
From groomers who serve California and post a price for each size.
| Dog size | Bath from | Full groom from |
|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 20 lb) | $65 to $132 (33 groomers) | $99 to $187 (33 groomers) |
| Medium (21 to 40 lb) | $85 to $150 (20 groomers) | $120 to $200 (22 groomers) |
| Large (41 to 70 lb) | $95 to $166 (20 groomers) | $144 to $246 (21 groomers) |
| Extra large (71 lb and up) | $105 to $200 (17 groomers) | $144 to $334 (18 groomers) |
Questions people ask.
How much does mobile dog grooming cost in California?
36 of the 98 mobile groomers who serve California post their prices. A bath & brush starts at $58 to $132, and the middle price is about $90. A full groom starts at $70 to $187, and the middle price is about $120. A nail-only visit starts at $30 to $80, and the middle price is about $45. These prices are for the smallest dogs. Big dogs, thick or matted coats, and extras cost more.
Which part of California costs the most?
Around Los Angeles, the middle full groom price is about $125. Around San Francisco, it is about $120. These are starting prices for small dogs.
How much does mobile cat grooming cost in California?
9 groomers post a cat price. A full cat groom starts at about $189.
Is mobile grooming more expensive than a salon?
Usually, yes. The groomer drives to you and works on one pet at a time. You skip the drive and the wait, and your pet skips the crate.
Do I tip a mobile groomer?
Most owners do, often about 20%. See our tipping guide for more.
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