United States
Pet Ownership Costs in Los Angeles
Los Angeles metro, Southern California. All costs below are adjusted to Los Angeles local market rates (×1.30 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: July 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 Los Angeles
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Los Angeles
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |