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Shorthair 15-year lifespan Indoor

Siamese Cost: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

$1,050 to buy (breeders charge $600 to $1,500). Then $1,350/year to keep them healthy, fed, and insured. Over a 15-year lifespan, that's $22,200 total.

Purchase Price
$600–$1,500
Annual Cost
$1,350/yr
Lifetime Cost
$22,200

First Year: $3,300

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

Purchase price (avg) $1,050
First-year setup (vaccines, spay/neuter, supplies) $900
Food $360
Routine vet care $420
Grooming $40
Pet insurance $320
Supplies (litter, toys, scratching post, carrier) $160
Enrichment (cat trees, puzzle feeders) $50
First-year total $3,300

Annual Cost: $1,350/Year

After year one, ongoing costs settle into a rhythm. Here's where the money goes each year.

Vet (routine)
Food
Insurance
Supplies
Vet (routine) $420
Food $360
Insurance $320
Supplies $160
Enrichment $50
Grooming $40

Right in line with the average shorthair breed ($1,380/yr).

Health Issues & Insurance

Pet insurance for a Siamese runs $20-$45/month. Worth knowing what you're insuring against.

Common Health Issues

Amyloidosis Asthma Progressive retinal atrophy Crossed eyes
Monthly premium
$20–$45
Annual insurance cost
$320

Lifetime Cost: $22,200

Over 15 years, a Siamese will cost you roughly $22,200. Here's the math.

Purchase price (avg breeder) $1,050
First-year setup costs $900
Annual costs × 15 years $20,250
Total $22,200

Cost by Region

Where you live changes what you pay. West Coast and Northeast are 10-20% more expensive across the board. Midwest and Southeast save you real money.

Region Est. Annual vs. National
West $1,524 +$174
Northeast $1,491 +$141
Southwest $1,306 $-44
Midwest $1,252 $-98
Southeast $1,257 $-93

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The numbers above are national averages. Costs vary by region, lifestyle, and where you buy. Use the calculator to dial in your specific situation.

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