United States
Pet Ownership Costs in Chicago
Chicago metro and Midwest. All costs below are adjusted to Chicago local market rates (×1.15 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: June 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 Chicago
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | $4,623 | $2,611 | $218 |
| Border Colliemedium | $4,623 | $2,611 | $218 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | $3,853 | $2,128 | $177 |
| French Bulldogsmall | $3,853 | $2,128 | $177 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | $5,520 | $3,162 | $264 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | $5,520 | $3,162 | $264 |
Popular Cat Breeds in Chicago
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | $2,645 | $1,610 | $134 |
| American Bobtail | $2,645 | $1,610 | $134 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | $2,645 | $1,610 | $134 |
| American Curl | $2,645 | $1,610 | $134 |
| American Curl Longhair | $2,645 | $1,610 | $134 |
| American Shorthair | $2,645 | $1,610 | $134 |