Free tool
Cat cost calculator
Estimate what one or more cats cost each year and each month, plus one-time setup costs in the first year. Prices vary by cat, health and where you live, so ask your vet and local stores for real numbers. Nothing is stored.
Per year, about
$1,620
- Per month
- $135
- First year, with setup
- $1,920
- Per cat, per year
- $1,620
- Over 15 years
- $24,600
Your cat would cost about $1,620 a year, or $135 a month. The first year, with setup, is about $1,920. The biggest cost is food. Cats often live 15 years or more, so keep some savings for vet bills as they age.
Doesn't include emergencies, illness, dental cleanings, boarding or costs that rise as cats age. Estimates only.
Before you bring a cat home
- Find the right match. See adopt a cat.
- Set up the litter box. See the cat litter guide.
- Plan the first visit. See the first vet visit.