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 | $4,020 | $2,270 | $189 |
| Border Colliemedium | $4,020 | $2,270 | $189 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | $3,350 | $1,850 | $154 |
| French Bulldogsmall | $3,350 | $1,850 | $154 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | $4,800 | $2,750 | $229 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | $4,800 | $2,750 | $229 |
Popular Cat Breeds in US National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | $2,300 | $1,400 | $117 |
| American Bobtail | $2,300 | $1,400 | $117 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | $2,300 | $1,400 | $117 |
| American Curl | $2,300 | $1,400 | $117 |
| American Curl Longhair | $2,300 | $1,400 | $117 |
| American Shorthair | $2,300 | $1,400 | $117 |