--- title: "Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat? | Pedibase" description: "Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your…" canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat" meta: "og:description": "Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your…" "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat?" "twitter:description": "Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your…" "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat?" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Breed comparison # Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat: Which breed should you choose? Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest Cat are two cat breeds often compared by prospective owners. Here’s a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle. [![Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4487/pexels-photo-32126006.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/maine-coon) ## [Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/maine-coon) Large4–10 kg€450 – €1,700 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/maine-coon) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maine-coon) ![Maine Coon - Photo 3](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4487/pexels-photo-32126006.jpeg) ![Maine Coon - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4489/pexels-photo-32126003.jpeg) ![Maine Coon - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4491/chatte_maine_coon_portrait.jpg) +9 [![Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8007/norvegien-2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) ## [Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) Large4–8 kg€400 – €3,000 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-norwegian-forest-cat) ![Norwegian Forest Cat - Photo 2](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8007/norvegien-2.jpg) ![Norwegian Forest Cat - Photo 3](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8008/norvegien-3.jpg) ![Norwegian Forest Cat - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8009/norvegien-4.jpg) ![Norwegian Forest Cat - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8010/norvegien-5.jpg) +8 ## Key takeaways - Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest Cat are a similar size (4–10 kg). - Maine Coon costs less to buy: €450 – €1,700 compared with €400 – €3,000 for Norwegian Forest Cat. - The monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about €95 per month. - Maine Coon needs less daily activity (3/5 compared with 4/5 for Norwegian Forest Cat). - For “Families and children,” both breeds are tied (4/5). - For “Apartment living,” both breeds are tied (4/5). - For “First-time owners,” both breeds are tied (4/5). - Norwegian Forest Cat lives longer on average: 12–16 years compared with 10–15 years for Maine Coon. ## Our verdict Choose Maine Coon if you’re looking for… - Families: Its patience and sociability often make it a pleasant companion in a lively and well-supervised household. - Adopters looking for a cat close to humans: It generally appreciates company and calm interactions with its caregivers. - Households able to invest in serious follow-up: Its large size and health risks justify a budget and vigilance above average. Choose Norwegian Forest Cat if you’re looking for… - Calm families: He appreciates a stable home life with gentle and regular interactions. - Lovers of large cats: His size, presence and Nordic look appeal to households looking for an imposing but affectionate cat. - Well-appointed interiors: He can live well in an apartment if the space offers height, play and daily stimulation. ## Detailed comparison | | [![Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:240:240/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4487/pexels-photo-32126006.jpeg)

Maine Coon

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Norwegian Forest Cat

](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) | | --- | --- | --- | | General information | | | | Origin | United States | Norway | | Build | Large | Large | | Height at the withers | 22–40 cm | 28–38 cm | | Weight | 4–10 kg | 4–8 kg | | Coat | Semi-long, dense | Semi-long to long, dense | | Life expectancy | 10–15 years | 12–16 years | | Average price | €450 – €1,700 | €400 – €3,000 | | Monthly budget | ≈ €95 | ≈ €95 | | Compatibility | | | | Families and children | Very good | Very good | | Daily exercise needs | Moderate | High | | Apartment living | Very good | Very good | | First-time owners | Very good | Very good | | Other pets | Very good | Very good | | Tolerance of being alone | Fair | Fair | | Vocalization | Moderate | Quiet | | Strengths and weaknesses | | | | | | | [Add a third breed](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=maine-coon,norwegian-forest-cat) [Which cat should you choose?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat) ## Other popular cat comparisons - [Ragdoll vs. Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/ragdoll-vs-birman) - [British Shorthair vs. Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux) - [Bengal vs. Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah) - [Siamese vs. Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siamese-vs-oriental-shorthair) - [Persian vs. Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/persian-vs-exotic) - [Sphynx vs. Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex) - [Siberian vs. Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siberian-vs-maine-coon) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Find a dog or cat breeder near you. A free European directory of dog and cat breeders, with an interactive map, breed listings, and verified reviews.","inLanguage":"en","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"publisher":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity"},"translationOfWork":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your…","name":"Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat?","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat#breadcrumb"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en#website"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat"]}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png","width":1200,"height":630,"inLanguage":"en","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity","@type":"Organization","description":"Pedibase is a free directory of dog and cat breeders that helps prospective owners find a registered breeder near them.","email":"contact@pedibase.com","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/","contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","contactType":"customer support","email":"contact@pedibase.com"},"logo":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aurion","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1 rue Pasteur","postalCode":"72000","addressLocality":"Le Mans","addressCountry":"FR"}},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/pedibase","https://www.instagram.com/pedibase_app"]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat#breadcrumb","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Home","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en","position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Cats","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breeds","position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Breed comparison","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds","position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Maine Coon vs. Norwegian Forest Cat","position":4}]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Pedibase","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg","inLanguage":"en","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg"}]} ```