Maine Coon vs Ragdoll: cost, health and care compared
The Maine Coon and the Ragdoll side by side: size, care needs, health issues and what each costs to keep.
Last updated: October 2026 · 8 sources · see sources
Side by side
| Maine Coon | Ragdoll | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Males 18–25 lb, females 10–14 lb [2] | Can grow to about 20 lb [3] |
| Life expectancy | Around 13+ years [2] | Up to 17 years [3] |
| Coat | Longhair [4] | Longhair [5] |
| Personality | Gentle, easy going yet active [4] | Docile, placid and affectionate [5] |
| CFA popularity, 2025 | No. 1 [6] | No. 2 [6] |
| Health issues to know | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Polycystic kidney disease, Hip dysplasia, Dental disease See health costs | Heart disease, Bladder stones, Arthritis and joint problems, Allergies and itchy skin See health costs |
| Routine vet visit | $190–$525 (any cat) [7] | $190–$525 (any cat) [7] |
| Yearly cost estimate | $800–$1,300 [1] | $800–$1,300 [1] |
| Rough lifetime cost | $10,400–$17,200 | $13,600–$22,500 |
About the cost numbers
The yearly estimate starts with the ASPCA's yearly cost of care and, at the high end, adds one typical vet bill. [1] The lifetime figure is that yearly range times the life expectancy. It is simple math on sourced numbers, before inflation and before any major illness, not a quote.
For each breed's health risks and what they cost to treat, see Maine Coon health problems and costs and Ragdoll health problems and costs.
Insurance and savings
Breed matters less than timing for insurance. The average accident and illness policy cost $435 a year for a cat in 2025. [8] Conditions found before you enroll are usually excluded, so many owners sign up while their pet is young. Some prefer a savings fund instead; see insurance vs savings.
Common questions
Which costs more, the Maine Coon or the Ragdoll?
Our yearly cost estimate is the same for both: $800–$1,300.
Which lives longer, the Maine Coon or the Ragdoll?
PetMD gives the Maine Coon a life expectancy of around 13+ years and the Ragdoll up to 17 years. Individual pets vary a lot.
What health problems do the Maine Coon and Ragdoll have?
Maine Coon: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Polycystic kidney disease, Hip dysplasia and Dental disease. Ragdoll: Heart disease, Bladder stones, Arthritis and joint problems and Allergies and itchy skin.
Related
This page is general information for planning, not veterinary advice. Talk to your vet about your own pet.
Sources (8) — tap to show
- ASPCA – Cutting Pet Care Costs (2021 table)
- PetMD – Maine Coon cat breed health and care (vet-reviewed)
- PetMD – Ragdoll cat breed health and care (vet-reviewed)
- CFA – Maine Coon breed profile
- CFA – Ragdoll breed profile
- CFA – Most Popular Breeds for 2025
- VetReceipt – Cat Routine Vet Visit Cost (owner bills, 2026)
- NAPHIA – State of the Industry 2026 report highlights (2025 premiums)