United States
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
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | $5,226 | $2,951 | $246 |
| Border Colliemedium | $5,226 | $2,951 | $246 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | $4,355 | $2,405 | $200 |
| French Bulldogsmall | $4,355 | $2,405 | $200 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | $6,240 | $3,575 | $298 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | $6,240 | $3,575 | $298 |
Popular Cat Breeds in New York
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | $2,990 | $1,820 | $152 |
| American Bobtail | $2,990 | $1,820 | $152 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | $2,990 | $1,820 | $152 |
| American Curl | $2,990 | $1,820 | $152 |
| American Curl Longhair | $2,990 | $1,820 | $152 |
| American Shorthair | $2,990 | $1,820 | $152 |