Price guide
Cat prices
How much does a cat cost?
In 2026, a cat typically costs $500 to $1,500 in the US, with a median asking price of $950 across 256 listings as of Oct 4, 2026.
The median asking price for a cat is $950, from 256 asking prices. Half of them fall between $500 and $1,500.
Asking prices from listings on Everybarn and listings on other sites Everybarn indexes; not sale prices. Based on 256 listings, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median asking price
- $950From 256 asking prices
- Middle half of prices
- $500 to $1,500The 25th to the 75th percentile
- Listings counted
- 314314 on 2 other sites256 with an asking price in US dollars
- Updated
- Oct 4, 2026Recomputed from live listings
Where the price moves
| Breed | Asking prices | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Coon | 41 | $2,000 | $1,200 to $2,500 |
| Persian | 33 | $900 | $600 to $1,500 |
| Ragdoll | 33 | $1,400 | $650 to $1,450 |
| Sphynx | 21 | $1,200 | $1,000 to $1,500 |
| Himalayan | 15 | $565 | $450 to $875 |
| Bengal | 14 | $1,150 | $488 to $1,850 |
| Siamese | 13 | $450 | $300 to $650 |
| Exotic Shorthair | 11 | $900 | $625 to $1,325 |
| Munchkin | 10 | $800 | $250 to $1,150 |
Each with at least 10 asking prices.
| State | Asking prices | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 51 | $800 | $400 to $1,175 |
| Michigan | 48 | $950 | $388 to $1,575 |
| Indiana | 23 | $1,000 | $650 to $2,250 |
| Minnesota | 16 | $1,200 | $375 to $1,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $900 | $650 to $1,500 |
| North Dakota | 14 | $50 | $50 to $150 |
| Florida | 13 | $1,750 | $1,250 to $2,500 |
States with at least 10 asking prices. Where a state has fewer, its prices still count in the national figure.
| Age | Asking prices | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittens, under 12 months | 72 | $900 | $388 to $1,400 |
| 12 months and older | 22 | $575 | $213 to $1,000 |
Each row needs at least 10 asking prices, so a split appears only when both sides have them.
| Sex | Asking prices | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 33 | $800 | $600 to $1,200 |
| Male | 38 | $800 | $425 to $1,500 |
Each row needs at least 10 asking prices, so a split appears only when both sides have them.
Questions, answered from the numbers
How much does a cat cost?
On Everybarn, the median asking price for a cat is $950, from 256 asking prices in listings on Everybarn and on other sites Everybarn indexes, as of Oct 4, 2026. Half of the prices fall between $500 and $1,500. These are asking prices, not sale prices.
What price range should I expect for a cat?
The asking prices counted run from $25 to $4,000. The middle half, from the 25th to the 75th percentile, runs from $500 to $1,500.
Which states have the highest and lowest Cat prices?
Among states with at least 10 asking prices, Florida has the highest median ($1,750, from 13 prices) and North Dakota the lowest ($50, from 14 prices).
Does age change the price of a cat?
Listings under 12 months old have a median asking price of $900 (72 prices); listings 12 months and older, $575 (22 prices).
Do male or female cats cost more?
Females have a median asking price of $800 (33 prices); males, $800 (38 prices).
Where do these prices come from?
From the listings buyers can browse on Everybarn when the figures are computed: listings on Everybarn by identity-verified sellers, and listings on other sites Everybarn indexes. Only asking prices in US dollars inside a plausible range for the animal count, and a figure is shown only when it rests on at least 10 prices. They are asking prices, not what animals sold for.
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