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Pet Ownership Cost by State

Pet costs vary by up to 63% across US states. Find your state for a full local breakdown — vet fees, grooming, boarding, and more.

63%
Max variance
$2,900
US Average/yr
$4,500+
SF/NYC Annual
15
States covered

💡 Why costs vary by state: Veterinary fees, professional grooming, boarding, and pet insurance premiums all follow regional cost-of-living. A routine vet visit in Manhattan costs $180–$250; the same visit in rural Tennessee costs $55–$85.

🌴 CA
California
Most Expensive
+30%
Dog: $3,770/yr
Premium
🗽 NY
New York
Most Expensive
+30%
Dog: $3,770/yr
Premium
🌲 WA
Washington
2nd Most Exp.
+22%
Dog: $3,540/yr
High Cost
🏔️ CO
Colorado
Above Average
+18%
Dog: $3,420/yr
High Cost
🌃 IL
Illinois
Above Average
+16%
Dog: $3,360/yr
High Cost
🏛️ VA
Virginia
Above Average
+14%
Dog: $3,310/yr
High Cost
☀️ FL
Florida
Above Average
+14%
Dog: $3,310/yr
Moderate
🍑 GA
Georgia
Near Average
+8%
Dog: $3,130/yr
Moderate
🌿 NC
North Carolina
Near Average
+6%
Dog: $3,070/yr
Moderate
🌵 AZ
Arizona
Near Average
+5%
Dog: $3,050/yr
Moderate
🔔 PA
Pennsylvania
Near Average
+4%
Dog: $3,020/yr
Moderate
🚗 MI
Michigan
Near Average
+2%
Dog: $2,960/yr
Moderate
🌽 OH
Ohio
US Average
avg
Dog: $2,900/yr
Moderate
🤠 TX
Texas
US Average
avg
Dog: $2,900/yr
Moderate
🎸 TN
Tennessee
Below Average
-5%
Dog: $2,760/yr
Moderate
📍
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