How much does cat litter cost per month?
About $13 a month ($150 a year)
The ASPCA's 2021 table budgets $150 a year for litter, which is about $12.50 a month.
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The breakdown
Figures come from the sources below and each measures something slightly different (published prices, owner bills or planning budgets). Your vet's or provider's estimate is what counts.
It depends on
- Litter type (clay, clumping, crystal, pine)
- How many cats and boxes you have
- Buying in bulk
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How much does cat litter cost per month?
About $13 a month ($150 a year). The ASPCA's 2021 table budgets $150 a year for litter, which is about $12.50 a month.
What affects how much cat litter cost per month?
It depends on: litter type (clay, clumping, crystal, pine); how many cats and boxes you have; buying in bulk.
What is the typical price for: Litter?
$150.
What is the typical price for: Food?
$225.
What is the typical price for: Annual total (ASPCA 2021)?
$1,149.
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