How much does a Boston Terrier cost?

A Boston Terrier costs $600-$2,000 to buy from a breeder. Annual ownership runs about $1,500 covering food, vet care, grooming, insurance, and supplies. Lifetime cost over a 13-year lifespan is approximately $21,800.

How much is Boston Terrier insurance?

Pet insurance for a Boston Terrier runs $28-$55/month ($336-$660/year). Common health issues include Brachycephalic syndrome and Patellar luxation, which drive premiums higher than average for small-sized breeds.

Small 13-year lifespan

Boston Terrier Cost: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

$1,300 to buy (breeders charge $600 to $2,000). Then $1,500/year to keep them healthy, fed, and insured. Over a 13-year lifespan, that's $21,800 total.

Purchase Price

$600–$2,000

Annual Cost

$1,500/yr

Lifetime Cost

$21,800

First Year: $3,800

The first year hits hardest. You're paying the purchase price plus one-time setup costs (spay/neuter, initial vaccines, crate, bed, bowls) on top of regular annual expenses.

Purchase price (avg) $1,300

First-year setup (vaccines, spay/neuter, supplies) $1,000

Food $300

Routine vet care $500

Grooming $50

Pet insurance $400

Supplies (toys, bed, leash, crate) $150

Training $100

First-year total $3,800