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Cheapest Cities for Vet Care in California

We analyzed 20 cities across California to find the most affordable places for veterinary care. Modesto ranks #1 with annual costs 34% below the national average.

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities

Ranked by average annual veterinary costs (exam, vaccines, dental, routine care)

#1
Modesto, CA
85 clinics · Pop. 218,464
$730–$1,760
34% below national avg
#2
Bakersfield, CA
100 clinics · Pop. 403,455
$730–$1,760
34% below national avg
#3
Stockton, CA
100 clinics · Pop. 320,804
$760–$1,815
31% below national avg
#4
Fresno, CA
120 clinics · Pop. 542,107
$760–$1,820
31% below national avg
#5
Riverside, CA
115 clinics · Pop. 331,360
$875–$2,090
20% below national avg
#6
Riverside, CA
115 clinics · Pop. 331,360
$875–$2,090
20% below national avg
#7
Sacramento, CA
165 clinics · Pop. 524,943
$915–$2,180
17% below national avg
#8
Oxnard, CA
75 clinics · Pop. 202,063
$970–$2,310
12% below national avg
#9
Chula Vista, CA
100 clinics · Pop. 274,492
$975–$2,320
11% below national avg
#10
Santa Ana, CA
95 clinics · Pop. 310,227
$985–$2,350
10% below national avg

How Much Can You Save?

$730
Cheapest city annual cost
$1,100
National average
34%
Savings vs. national avg

All Cities in California

20 cities with vet cost data

Modesto, CA
$730–$1,760/year
Bakersfield, CA
$730–$1,760/year
Stockton, CA
$760–$1,815/year
Fresno, CA
$760–$1,820/year
Riverside, CA
$875–$2,090/year
Riverside, CA
$875–$2,090/year
Sacramento, CA
$915–$2,180/year
Oxnard, CA
$970–$2,310/year
Chula Vista, CA
$975–$2,320/year
Santa Ana, CA
$985–$2,350/year
Long Beach, CA
$998–$2,380/year
Los Angeles, CA
$1,000–$2,400/year
Anaheim, CA
$1,005–$2,390/year
Glendale, CA
$1,040–$2,470/year
San Diego, CA
$1,050–$2,500/year
Santa Clarita, CA
$1,065–$2,530/year
Irvine, CA
$1,155–$2,720/year
Fremont, CA
$1,220–$2,870/year
San Jose, CA
$1,300–$3,000/year
San Francisco, CA
$1,400–$3,200/year

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