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Pet Ownership Costs in New York

New York City and surrounding metro area. All costs below are adjusted to New York local market rates (×1.30 multiplier vs US baseline).

Last updated: June 2026 · Currency: USD

$3,120
Small dog (first year)
$4,680
Medium dog (first year)
$6,240
Large dog (first year)
$2,730
Cat (first year)

Popular Dog Breeds in New York

BreedFirst YearAnnualMonthly
Beaglemedium$5,155$2,945$245
Border Colliemedium$6,117$3,445$287
Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall$6,202$3,478$290
French Bulldogsmall$5,565$2,815$235
Golden Retrieverlarge$7,085$3,809$317
Labrador Retrieverlarge$6,559$3,426$286

Popular Cat Breeds in New York

BreedFirst YearAnnualMonthly
Abyssinian$3,238$1,788$149
American Bobtail$3,003$1,833$153
American Bobtail Shorthair$2,952$1,775$148
American Curl$2,874$1,723$144
American Curl Longhair$3,400$2,236$186
American Shorthair$3,114$1,944$162