How Much Does DPC Cost in California?

Direct Primary Care in California averages $107 per month, with a median of $100 per month. That is about 16% above the national average of $92/month. These figures come from 37 practices with published pricing across 33 cities, last updated 2025-10-23.

Most California memberships fall between $79 and $129 per month (the 25th to 75th percentile), with the full range spanning $15 to $200.

DPC Membership Prices by City in California

CityPracticesAverageMedianRange
Redding2 practices$60/mo$60/mo$15–$105
Fullerton2 practices$88/mo$88/mo$50–$125
Santa Cruz2 practices$105/mo$105/mo$100–$109
Sacramento2 practices$125/mo$125/mo$100–$149
Fairfield1 practice$30/mo$30/mo$30–$30
Newberry1 practice$50/mo$50/mo$50–$50
Red Bluff1 practice$50/mo$50/mo$50–$50
San Francisco1 practice$75/mo$75/mo$75–$75
Yorba Linda1 practice$75/mo$75/mo$75–$75
Escondido1 practice$75/mo$75/mo$75–$75
Riverside1 practice$78/mo$78/mo$78–$78
Camarillo1 practice$79/mo$79/mo$79–$79
San Mateo1 practice$80/mo$80/mo$80–$80
Oceanside1 practice$84/mo$84/mo$84–$84
Huntington Beach1 practice$85/mo$85/mo$85–$85
Sonora1 practice$99/mo$99/mo$99–$99
La Quinta1 practice$99/mo$99/mo$99–$99
Fresno1 practice$100/mo$100/mo$100–$100
Templeton1 practice$100/mo$100/mo$100–$100
Laguna Hills1 practice$100/mo$100/mo$100–$100
Redlands1 practice$100/mo$100/mo$100–$100
Arnold1 practice$109/mo$109/mo$109–$109
West Covina1 practice$109/mo$109/mo$109–$109
Santee1 practice$125/mo$125/mo$125–$125
Foothill Ranch1 practice$129/mo$129/mo$129–$129
Temecula1 practice$146/mo$146/mo$146–$146
Culver City1 practice$149/mo$149/mo$149–$149
Thousand Oaks1 practice$150/mo$150/mo$150–$150
Berkeley1 practice$165/mo$165/mo$165–$165
Calistoga1 practice$167/mo$167/mo$167–$167
Canoga Park1 practice$199/mo$199/mo$199–$199
Irvine1 practice$199/mo$199/mo$199–$199
San Pedro1 practice$200/mo$200/mo$200–$200

What a DPC Membership Includes

A Direct Primary Care membership in California typically covers unlimited primary care visits, longer appointments, same- or next-day access, and direct phone or text contact with your doctor. Many practices also pass through labs, imaging, and generic medications at discounted wholesale rates.

DPC in California

California has not passed a DPC-specific statute; practices operate as fee-based primary care under the Medical Board of California's general framework.

How We Calculate These Numbers

These figures are derived from membership pricing published by Direct Primary Care practices in California listed in the Connectedly Health directory, last updated 2025-10-23. We include only practices with a stated monthly membership fee. For the full national picture, see the DPC Pricing Index by State.

DPC Pricing in California — FAQ

How much does Direct Primary Care cost in California?

The average DPC membership in California is $107 per month (median $100), based on 37 practices across 33 cities in the Connectedly Health directory. That is about 16% above the national average of $92/month.

What is the price range for DPC memberships in California?

Published California DPC memberships range from $15 to $200 per month, with most falling between $79 and $129 (the 25th–75th percentile).

Which California cities have the most DPC practices?

Redding, Fullerton, Santa Cruz have the most Direct Primary Care practices with published pricing in California. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

Are DPC memberships in California HSA-eligible?

Yes. As of January 1, 2026, Direct Primary Care memberships are HSA-eligible nationwide under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Monthly fees under $150 per individual (or $300 per family) qualify as tax-deductible medical expenses.

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