A Norwegian Forest cat is considered pricey as it could set you back up to $2,000, but this is still cheaper than a Maine Coon, which is another large breed of cat and can cost a hefty $3,000 more.

Maine Coon Cats Maine Coons, as the name indicates, are a breed of cat specifically developed in the harsh winter climate of Maine. As such, they have thick, heavy, water-resistant fur coats.

Learn more about Maine Coons. Norwegian Forest Cat With dense, long hair and a thick double coat, the Norwegian Forest Cat is a large and powerful breed.

Maine coons are direct descendants of Norweigan forest cats, which are naturally very big, Maine Coon Central reported. Their slow growth rate gives their bone structure and muscles time to develop.