United States
Pet Ownership Costs in Austin
Austin and Central Texas. All costs below are adjusted to Austin local market rates (×1.15 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: July 2026 · Currency: USD
$2,760
Small dog (first year)
$4,140
Medium dog (first year)
$5,520
Large dog (first year)
$2,415
Cat (first year)
Popular Dog Breeds in Austin
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | $4,560 | $2,605 | $217 |
| Border Colliemedium | $5,410 | $3,047 | $254 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | $5,485 | $3,076 | $256 |
| French Bulldogsmall | $4,922 | $2,490 | $208 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | $6,267 | $3,369 | $281 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | $5,802 | $3,030 | $253 |
Popular Cat Breeds in Austin
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | $2,863 | $1,581 | $132 |
| American Bobtail | $2,656 | $1,621 | $135 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | $2,611 | $1,570 | $131 |
| American Curl | $2,542 | $1,524 | $127 |
| American Curl Longhair | $3,007 | $1,978 | $165 |
| American Shorthair | $2,754 | $1,719 | $143 |