Vet costs in Massachusetts (2026)
Pick your metro area to see local vet prices, or check the statewide numbers below. Every number links to its source.
Last updated: October 2026
Massachusetts cities
Amherst–Northampton
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 100.2
See Amherst–Northampton costsMA · EstimateBarnstable
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 98.4
See Barnstable costsMABoston
Exam fee median $92 · cost index 108.3
See Boston costsMA · EstimatePittsfield
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 95.1
See Pittsfield costsMA · EstimateSpringfield
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 96.1
See Springfield costsMAWorcester
Exam fee median $92 · cost index 102.5
See Worcester costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $92 (14 practices, most $88–$92) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $37 (14 practices, most $32–$44) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $483 (5 practices, most $474–$492) [1] | $466 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Massachusetts?
Across Massachusetts, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $92 (PawsRx, 14 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Massachusetts cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 6 Massachusetts metro areas: Amherst–Northampton, Barnstable, Boston, Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester.