Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in USD · Recall feed checked daily
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Cancer Treatment cost across United States

Diagnosis, staging and treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation for a common feline cancer.

$2,550–$8,500national typical range (USD)
San Franciscomost expensive city
San Antonioleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

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Ways to pay less

  • Lymphoma and injection-site sarcoma are the two most common in cats.
  • Palliative care is a legitimate choice and costs a fraction of full treatment.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Atlanta would get roughly $4,970 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $38–$80/month for a young cat.

Full table

All 39 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
San Francisco CA$3,570–$11,900
New York NY$3,440–$11,475
San Jose CA$3,315–$11,050
Los Angeles CA$3,190–$10,625
Boston MA$3,190–$10,625
Washington, DC DC$3,190–$10,625
San Diego CA$3,060–$10,200
Seattle WA$3,060–$10,200
Sacramento CA$3,010–$10,030
Chicago IL$2,805–$9,350
Miami FL$2,805–$9,350
Portland OR$2,805–$9,350
Denver CO$2,755–$9,180
Philadelphia PA$2,680–$8,925
Tampa FL$2,625–$8,755
Austin TX$2,600–$8,670
Minneapolis MN$2,600–$8,670
Salt Lake City UT$2,600–$8,670
Raleigh NC$2,600–$8,670
Atlanta GA$2,550–$8,500
Richmond VA$2,550–$8,500
Las Vegas NV$2,500–$8,330
Milwaukee WI$2,500–$8,330
Boise ID$2,500–$8,330
Dallas TX$2,475–$8,245
Pittsburgh PA$2,475–$8,245
New Orleans LA$2,475–$8,245
Kansas City MO$2,450–$8,160
Buffalo NY$2,450–$8,160
Houston TX$2,420–$8,075
Phoenix AZ$2,420–$8,075
Nashville TN$2,420–$8,075
Cleveland OH$2,395–$7,990
Charlotte NC$2,370–$7,905
Albuquerque NM$2,370–$7,905
Oklahoma City OK$2,345–$7,820
Detroit MI$2,295–$7,650
Columbus OH$2,295–$7,650
San Antonio TX$2,245–$7,480
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of cancer treatment in United States?

Nationally $2,550–$8,500 in 2026. San Francisco is the most expensive city we track; San Antonio the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover cancer treatment?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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