How Much Does YOUR State Spend on Pets We Have the Answer and More!

How Much Does YOUR State Spend on Pets We Have the Answer and More! How Much Does YOUR State Spend on Pets? We Have the Answer and More! How Much Does YOUR State Spend on Pets? We Have the Answer and More!If youre a furry friend with fancy tastes, get your wiggly butt to Delaware!The team at OppLoans is vast and varied, but if theres one thing that unites us all, its our love for our four-legged friends. From cats and dogs, rats and hamsters, and even fish, turtles and the occasional bird, we adore our  picture perfect pets.But there is one major downside to playing parent to a furry friend: the cost. Alas! Pet ownership is more than just wet kisses and warm, fuzzy snuggles, it also involves dropping some serious cash every month.How much, exactly? We decided to find out! We surveyed more than 1,000  pet owners across all 50 states  and asked them how much they spend on their pets every month. Then, we broke the results down by type of pet, state of residence (including Washington, D.C.), age, gender,  and a whole lot more. And we have to say, some of the  things we learned  are pretty surprising!On average, our data suggests that Americans spend about  $126.19 on their pets every month, a number that seemed accurate to all the animal lovers here at OppLoans.  But while that national average is pretty typical, spending by state varied wildly. At an average of $311.90 per month, it seems Delaware pet owners are dropping the most dough on their pets. When it comes to the state spending the least, head west to Idaho, where thrifty animal lovers keep their pet costs down to just $20 per month.Want to know how spoiled the pets in YOUR  area are? Hover over your home state in the interactive map below to see how much pet owners are spending there.Animal MadnessNow that you know just how much pet owners in your state are willing to  dole out to keep their animal friends happy and healthy,  youre probably curious about how much people are spending on different kinds of animals.On average, we found that  dog owners spend more than cat owners, but owners  of small mammals (like guinea  pigs, hamsters,  an d gerbils) spend more than dog and cat owners combined! Fish and rabbits make the cheapest pets, followed closely by mice and rats.Heres a breakdown of all the data by animal:Birds: $113.89/monthCats: $92.98/monthDogs: $139.80/monthFish: $62.53/monthMice  or Rats: $80/monthRabbits: $65/monthReptiles or Turtles: $116.63/monthSmall mammals: $251.82/monthOther: $351.67/monthWhats in the other category thats costing so much? Your guess is as good as ours. Alligators? Wolves? Zebras? Dinosaurs? Whatever  exotic animals these people are keeping  sure cost a pretty penny to own!War of the SexesWe also broke our results down by gender, and it seems that American women tend  towards frugality when it comes to their pets. On average, women spend $116.61 every month on their animals, while men spend $136.99â€"$20 more.But this doesnt mean women love their pets any less!  The disparity in animal spending between men and women may be a result of many things. After all, men still make more money on average, which may mean theyre more likely to have animals, like dogs or the mythical other category, that cost more to take care of.Forever AloneDoes  your relationship status have an effect on the amount you spend on your pets? It does indeed!  We looked at the spending habits of people who were married, single, divorced, separated, widowed, and living with their partner. Heres what we found:Divorced: $102.40/monthLiving with partner:  $124.30/monthMarried: $132.36/monthSeparated: $69/monthSingle: $128.73/monthWidowed: $105.75/monthInterestingly enough, it seems that the stress of separation can cause a serious drop in the average persons monthly animal spending. Maybe the other spouse got the cat, or maybe the ensuing legal battle means people going through a separation have less room in their budget for doggie daycare.Phoning it inThere may never be a clear winner in the ongoing battle between iPhone and Android. But when it comes to how much Android or iPhone users spend on their pets, on brand comes out on top.  Drumroll, please!It seems iPhone users, who  may be  used to dropping obscene amounts of money on a new phone every time Apple decides to slow down their old ones, are the biggest spenders, with Android  coming in close behind:Android users: $136.03/monthiPhone users: $157.14/monthAge Aint Nothin But a NumberMillennials have been blamed for killing a lot of things, from napkins to chain restaurants. But our data shows they cant be blamed for killing the concept of pet ownership. When it comes to the amount of money theyre willing to spend on their pets,  people ages 18-24 outspend all other age groups with an average of $173.67. A close second? Ages 25-34, who spend  $141.50 on their animal besties. How does your age group compare?14-17: $73/month18-24: $173.67/month25-34: $141.50/month35-44: $107.85/month45-54: $102.99/month55 and up: $80.43/monthGeographical OdditiesFinally, we pulled out some fun, state-specific animal spending facts.For ex ample, people in Washington, D.C. spend the most on dogs, with $270/month!Ohioans spend the most on their fish, with $288/month.Delawareans  spend $566.44/month on their cats, more than any other state.Texans spend the most on birds, at $200/month, AND on reptiles, at $350/month.Are you a rabbit? Consider moving to Florida, where rabbit owners spend $150/month  on their carrot-munchin critters.Massachusetts spends the most on small mammals, with $975/month!New Mexicans spend the most on mice and rats: $150/month!What is going on in Ohio? Pet owners in the Buckeye State spend $1,500 on the other category. Watch out for rogue anacondas roaming the Cleveland streets!How much do you spend on YOUR pets? We want to know! Especially if you own one of these mysterious other animals.  You can  email us  or you can find us on  Facebook  and  Twitter.