Cost of owning a cat in United States
Lifetime and food cost for 8 cats, localized to USD.
The cheapest cat to own in United States is the Domestic Shorthair (~$18,425 lifetime). All costs in USD. Pet insurance is widely available in United States.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Shorthair | Medium | $220 | $18,425 |
| 2 | Sphynx | Medium | $205 | $20,455 |
| 3 | Bengal | Medium | $245 | $20,680 |
| 4 | Siamese | Medium | $220 | $21,720 |
| 5 | British Shorthair | Medium | $250 | $23,040 |
| 6 | Ragdoll | Large | $295 | $25,010 |
| 7 | Maine Coon | Large | $335 | $27,930 |
| 8 | Persian | Medium | $210 | $28,885 |
Food & vet localized via United States's price-level index; converted to USD. Estimates — verify locally.