Typical concrete costs in California
| Item | CA typical range |
|---|---|
| Ready-mix, per cubic yard (10+ yd³ order) | $134–$165 |
| Ready-mix, per cubic yard (short load under 10 yd³) | $194–$225 |
| 10 × 10 ft patio, 4 in (1.4 yd³ with waste) (short-load fee included) | $271–$315 |
| 20 × 20 ft slab, 4 in (5.4 yd³ with waste) (short-load fee included) | $1,046–$1,216 |
| 24 × 24 ft garage slab, 6 in (11.7 yd³ with waste) | $1,567–$1,936 |
| Installed slab, per ft² (labor + material) | $5.63–$11.26 |
| Installed 20 × 20 ft slab | $2,252–$4,503 |
California vs. neighboring states
| State | Typical per cubic yard | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $115–$143 | −3.0% |
| Arizona | $120–$149 | +1.1% |
| Oregon | $125–$154 | +4.7% |
| California | $134–$165 | +12.6% |
The lowest typical prices among California and its neighbors are in Nevada. If you live near the state line, a supplier across the border may be worth a quote — but delivery distance usually decides the final price.
What affects the price
Ready-mix prices depend on cement and aggregate costs, the distance from the batch plant, the mix strength (PSI) and additives, and how much you order — loads under 10 cubic yards carry a short-load fee.
The numbers on this page are estimates for planning. They take a national 2026 price range and scale it by California's overall price level (112.6 against a U.S. average of 100). Prices within the state can differ a lot between a metro area and a rural county.
Sources
- U.S. price range: HomeGuide — Concrete Prices, updated January 6, 2026.
- State price level: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State (Table SARPP), 2023 — as published in the Hawaii State Data Book, table 14.02.
- How we combine them: methodology.