Cost of owning a dog in Mississippi
Services in Mississippi are priced at 96.1% of the US level (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024) — below the national average, so service-heavy costs come in a little lighter than the US figure. Food, gear and medication bought online cost the same everywhere, so the difference lands on the vet, groomer, kennel and insurer.
| Category | per year | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Food & treats929 kcal/day × $1.42 per 1,000 kcal + 30% treats | $625 | 24% |
| Vet & preventive1 exam, core vaccines, heartworm test, dental every 3 yrs, 12 months of parasite prevention | $779 | 30% |
| InsuranceAccident & illness plan, US average, adjusted for state | $803 | 31% |
| GroomingHome grooming: brush, clippers, shampoo | $24 | 1% |
| Supplies & gearReplacement toys, waste bags, treats | $58 | 2% |
| Training & boardingUS average yearly boarding spend, adjusted for state | $309 | 12% |
Where Mississippi sits
| Services price level | 96.1 |
| Rank among 51 (1 = cheapest) | #11 |
| All-items price level | 87.0 |
| Goods price level | 96.2 |
| Housing rents level | 56.5 |
100 = US average. We apply the "services: other" component to vet care, salon grooming, boarding and insurance; goods and rents are shown for context only.
Source · U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · Updated 2026-09-21
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Popular breeds priced for Mississippi
Typical yearly cost for an adult, standard kibble, accident & illness insurance, salon grooming for coats that need clipping. Open a breed to adjust.
| Breed | Per year | First year | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| French BulldogAKC #1 · small | $2,474 | $3,417 | $25,530 |
| Labrador RetrieverAKC #2 · large | $3,213 | $4,203 | $42,463 |
| Golden RetrieverAKC #3 · large | $2,940 | $3,930 | $40,464 |
| German Shepherd DogAKC #4 · large | $3,231 | $4,221 | $37,081 |
| DachshundAKC #5 · small | $2,462 | $3,405 | $34,429 |
| Miniature PoodleAKC #6 · small | $2,755 | $3,698 | $40,575 |
| Standard PoodleAKC #6 · large | $3,639 | $4,629 | $52,158 |
| Toy PoodleAKC #6 · toy | $2,597 | $3,540 | $38,567 |
| BeagleAKC #7 · small | $2,494 | $3,437 | $32,748 |
| RottweilerAKC #8 · giant | $3,320 | $4,335 | $36,412 |
| German Shorthaired PointerAKC #9 · large | $3,074 | $4,064 | $41,755 |
| BulldogAKC #10 · medium | $2,701 | $3,646 | $27,697 |
| Cane CorsoAKC #11 · giant | $3,463 | $4,478 | $29,057 |
| Cavalier King Charles SpanielAKC #12 · small | $2,709 | $3,652 | $33,692 |
| Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)AKC #13 · toy | $2,548 | $3,491 | $35,939 |
Cheapest to keep in Mississippi
- 01Chihuahua$2,120
- 02Russian Toy$2,163
- 03Toy Fox Terrier$2,184
Most expensive to keep in Mississippi
- 01Black Russian Terrier$4,413
- 02Leonberger$4,111
- 03Komondor$4,107
State pages use one price index for all of Mississippi; a big-city clinic and a rural one can differ more than any two states. How the state adjustment works.