Cat Cost Calculator — What a Cat Costs Per Year

🐈 Ongoing yearly costs

Tap Budget, Typical or Premium for each — the total updates live.

📦 First-year setup (one-time)

Added on top of year one — skip anything that's already done.

Ongoing cost per year

$—

≈ $— per month

First-year total

$—

Per month

$—

~15-year lifetime

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Why the range? What about emergencies?

These are US averages and vary a lot by city and by cat. They do not include unexpected medical bills: a dental cleaning, a urinary blockage, a swallowed string or a chronic illness can add anywhere from $500 to $5,000+ in a single visit. That's exactly why many owners buy pet insurance or keep a dedicated savings buffer for their cat.

Real costs vary a lot — treat this as a planning estimate.