Vet costs in Minnesota (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
Quick answerVet prices in 5 Minnesota metro areas: exam, vaccine, dental cleaning, spay/neuter and emergency costs, with sources.
Minnesota cities
MN · Estimate
Duluth
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 88.8
See Duluth costsMN · EstimateMankato
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 91.0
See Mankato costsMNMinneapolis–St. Paul
Exam fee median $83 · cost index 104.8
See Minneapolis–St. Paul costsMN · EstimateRochester
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 90.8
See Rochester costsMN · EstimateSt. Cloud
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 87.6
See St. Cloud costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $83 (18 practices, most $69–$85) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $43 (9 practices, most $36–$52) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $671 (10 practices, most $457–$1,310) [1] | $466 |
| Spay or neuter | $318 (6 practices, most $255–$506) [1] | $340 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Minnesota?
Across Minnesota, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $83 (PawsRx, 18 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Minnesota cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 5 Minnesota metro areas: Duluth, Mankato, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Rochester, St. Cloud.