VetCostCalc

Compare Vet Costs: Pick Any 2 Cities

Choose two cities below for a side-by-side breakdown of annual vet spending, wellness exams, dental cleaning, and emergency care. A common use: comparing where you live now vs. where you're thinking of moving.

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Albuquerque, NM

Anaheim, CA

Arlington, TX

Atlanta, GA

Aurora, CO

Austin, TX

Bakersfield, CA

Baltimore, MD

Boston, MA

Charlotte, NC

Chicago, IL

Colorado Springs, CO

Columbus, OH

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

El Paso, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Fresno, CA

Honolulu, HI

Houston, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Jacksonville, FL

Kansas City, MO

Las Vegas, NV

Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Louisville, KY

Memphis, TN

Mesa, AZ

Milwaukee, WI

Minneapolis, MN

Nashville, TN

New Orleans, LA

New York City, NY

Oklahoma City, OK

Omaha, NE

Philadelphia, PA

Phoenix, AZ

Portland, OR

Raleigh, NC

Sacramento, CA

San Antonio, TX

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

San Jose, CA

Seattle, WA

Tampa, FL

Tucson, AZ

Virginia Beach, VA

Washington DC, DC

Vet costs vary significantly between cities — annual spending runs around $650/year in Jacksonville but over $1,100/year in New York City. For pet owners considering a move, the vet cost gap adds up fast, especially for breeds prone to health issues.

These comparisons use AVMA economic data adjusted for metro-area cost-of-living. Figures reflect 2026 estimates for a typical adult dog receiving routine preventive care.

Want the full breakdown? See vet costs for all cities or compare costs by state.