The cost to buy a cow and butcher that cow for meat can vary from location to location.
Most times though it costs $0.55 per lb for hanging weight and $85.00 to $100.00 to kill the cow.
Average cost though to buy a cow and have it butchered for a freezer of meat ranges in cost from $2,000.00 to $2,500.00 depending on the size of the cow and your location.