If you get a cat or a dog now it will cost probably 10,000 in medical bills at least before it dies.
Including yearly vaccs.
Just yesterday I read we should give our cats (and dogs) also proper dental maintenance and treatment. Starting with daily toothbrushing and annual periodontal cleaning.
I visit the periodontist annually (for myself) as I want to keep all my teeth (for eternity) and it costs plenty. Now for my cat also? And no way will he allow me to brush his teeth...