Pet cost calculator

Estimate the year-one and lifetime cost of pet ownership. Numbers are US averages — slide the inputs to match your situation.

Species
Size
Energy / activity
Food quality
Pet insurance ($45/mo)
Boarding nights per year (7)
Professional grooming sessions per year (4)
City cost factor (1.00×)

0.85 = lower-cost area, 1.0 = national average, 1.25 = major metro (e.g. NYC, SF, Boston).