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The cat breed cost sorter

Sort 8 cats by what they cost to feed, insure and own — and filter by size, shedding and budget. Click any column to sort.

📍 Prices for United States (USD) — switch country.
BreedSize Avg lbFood/yr Insurance/yrLifetime LifespanShedding
Food computed from breed weight (vet RER/MER); insurance = NAPHIA average × breed health-risk tier & size. US estimates.

Cheapest cats to own (lifetime)

Domestic Shorthair
Medium · eats 0.9 cups/day
$18,100
lifetime cost
Sphynx
Medium · eats 0.8 cups/day
$20,200
lifetime cost
Bengal
Medium · eats 1.0 cups/day
$20,400
lifetime cost
Siamese
Medium · eats 0.9 cups/day
$21,400
lifetime cost
British Shorthair
Medium · eats 1.0 cups/day
$22,800
lifetime cost
Ragdoll
Large · eats 1.2 cups/day
$24,800
lifetime cost