Implanting and registering a microchip, often bundled with spay/neuter.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco CA | $59–$105 | |
| New York NY | $57–$105 | |
| San Jose CA | $55–$100 | |
| Los Angeles CA | $53–$95 | |
| Boston MA | $53–$95 | |
| Washington, DC DC | $53–$95 | |
| San Diego CA | $51–$90 | |
| Seattle WA | $51–$90 | |
| Chicago IL | $47–$85 | |
| Miami FL | $47–$85 | |
| Portland OR | $47–$85 | |
| Denver CO | $46–$85 | |
| Philadelphia PA | $45–$80 | |
| Austin TX | $43–$80 | |
| Minneapolis MN | $43–$80 | |
| Atlanta GA | $42–$75 | |
| Las Vegas NV | $42–$75 | |
| Dallas TX | $41–$75 | |
| Houston TX | $40–$75 | |
| Phoenix AZ | $40–$75 | |
| Nashville TN | $40–$75 | |
| Charlotte NC | $40–$70 | |
| Detroit MI | $38–$70 | |
| Columbus OH | $38–$70 | |
| San Antonio TX | $37–$65 |
Nationally $42–$75 in 2026. San Francisco is the most expensive city we track; San Antonio the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.
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