United States
Pet Ownership Costs in US National Average
Average across all US cities and regions. All costs below are adjusted to US National Average local market rates (×1.00 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: June 2026 · Currency: USD
$2,400
Small dog (first year)
$3,600
Medium dog (first year)
$4,800
Large dog (first year)
$2,100
Cat (first year)
Popular Dog Breeds in US National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | $3,965 | $2,265 | $189 |
| Border Colliemedium | $4,705 | $2,650 | $221 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | $4,770 | $2,675 | $223 |
| French Bulldogsmall | $4,280 | $2,165 | $180 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | $5,450 | $2,930 | $244 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | $5,045 | $2,635 | $220 |
Popular Cat Breeds in US National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | $2,490 | $1,375 | $115 |
| American Bobtail | $2,310 | $1,410 | $118 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | $2,270 | $1,365 | $114 |
| American Curl | $2,210 | $1,325 | $110 |
| American Curl Longhair | $2,615 | $1,720 | $143 |
| American Shorthair | $2,395 | $1,495 | $125 |