1/2 a cow is somewhere around 200-250 lbs of meat depending on the cow. And yes, all cuts cost the same. For instance, when we butcher some farm cows, my dad isn't trying to make a profit so i end up paying $2.50-$3.00/lb. I generally get hamburger, ribeyes, skirt, flank, roasts, brisket. I always go with a 1/4 or a little more cow though. 100-150 lbs is plenty to last my family of 4 a year. If you don't have your own cows, look at double that cost probably. You may pay more for hamburger or chuck roasts, but significantly less for steaks, brisket, etc..