Cost of living by city

Baseline monthly costs for a 1-bedroom rental, groceries, and transport.

Use these pages to compare local monthly costs, rent, transport, groceries, and move-in costs across Canada.

City-by-city baselines you can compare

Each city page includes rent, groceries, transport, and move-in cost estimates.

Use them to compare cities, evaluate affordability, and plan a move or budget change.

Are these costs exact?: No, they are baselines for planning. Prices vary by neighborhood.
How often are baselines updated?: We update sources periodically as new data is available.
Do you cover every city?: We focus on major cities and expand coverage over time.

Calculation transparency

Results combine Canadian tax rules, city cost baselines, and market assumptions versioned with the site code.

Data synced

May 22, 2026

Federal/provincial tax

City cost baselines

Market rates and assumptions

Estimates do not replace tax, financial, or legal advice.