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Canada City Intelligence

Explore cost of living, income levels, and quality of life across cities and provinces in Canada.

143

Cities

$51K

Avg Salary

115

Cost Index

13

Provinces

About Canada

Canada has 143 cities across 13 states tracked on Urblytica. The average salary across its cities is $51,154, with a cost index averaging 115. Explore a wide range of lifestyle, cost, and investment data below.

Provinces in Canada

Local laws, tax structures, and economic climates vary significantly from one province to the next. Our database is organized at the province level so you can analyze localized shifts. Select any province below to view its most populated and economically significant cities, with a unified breakdown of:

Cost-of-Living Indices: Consumer baskets, utilities, and transit vs. the national average

Labor & Wage Trends: Salary ranges, job-growth forecasts, and employment statistics

Real Estate & Rentals: Median listing prices, average rent, and housing inventory

Safety & Livability: Crime data, school performance, and local climate

Business Formation: Corporate filing fees, tax rates, and registration steps

Alberta

20 cities tracked

2.1M people

Avg cost index 93

British Columbia

30 cities tracked

2.8M people

Avg cost index 187

Manitoba

10 cities tracked

New Brunswick

8 cities tracked

172K people

Avg cost index 84

Newfoundland and Labrador

8 cities tracked

Avg cost index 78

Northwest Territories

0 cities tracked

Nova Scotia

10 cities tracked

515K people

Avg cost index 87

Nunavut

0 cities tracked

Ontario

23 cities tracked

5.2M people

Avg cost index 94

Prince Edward Island

4 cities tracked

Avg cost index 100

Quebec

20 cities tracked

3.1M people

Avg cost index 88

Saskatchewan

10 cities tracked

327K people

Avg cost index 86

Yukon

0 cities tracked

Top Cities in Canada

Repentigny #1 Best City 76

Repentigny

Quebec, Canada

SafetyA

CostA-

Growth78

Avg. Rent$1,260

Median Income$65,520

Cost of Living68/100

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Surrey #2 Best City 76

Surrey

British Columbia, Canada

SafetyB+

Cost—

Growth78

Avg. Rent$1,462

Median Income$62,353

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Calgary #3 Best City 76

Calgary

Alberta, Canada

SafetyC+

CostA

Growth85

Avg. Rent$1,177

Median Income$69,893

Cost of Living65/100

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Dieppe #4 Best City 74

Dieppe

New Brunswick, Canada

SafetyA-

CostB-

Growth80

Avg. Rent$1,136

Median Income$61,770

Cost of Living100/100

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Winkler #5 Best City 74

Winkler

British Columbia, Canada

SafetyA

CostB

Growth82

Avg. Rent$1,200

Median Income$65,000

Cost of Living88/100

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Camrose #6 Best City 73

Camrose

Alberta, Canada

SafetyA

CostB

Growth72

Avg. Rent$1,317

Median Income$76,980

Cost of Living92/100

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Prince George #7 Best City 72

Prince George

British Columbia, Canada

Safety—

CostF

Growth70

Avg. Rent$748

Median Income$104,700

Cost of Living1,633/100

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Oakville #8 Best City 72

Oakville

Ontario, Canada

SafetyA+

CostB

Growth70

Avg. Rent$1,749

Median Income$110,000

Cost of Living86/100

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Doing Business

Business & economic outlook in Canada

Canada is one of the world’s most stable and advanced economies, offering a highly attractive environment for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs. Known for its strong institutions, transparent governance, and globally integrated markets, Canada has built a diversified economy that spans natural resources, financial services, advanced manufacturing, technology, and energy. The country benefits from close economi...

40,000,000

Population

$2.2 Trillion

GDP

41.7

Median age

0.90%

Population growth

$72,000

Median household income

8.20%

Entrepreneurship rate

#23

Ease of doing business rank

1.3 Million

Small & medium businesses

78 Thousand

Franchises

5.3%

Unemployment

Major industries Natural Resources Financial Services Energy Advanced Manufacturing Technology

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Businesses for Sale in Canada

16 active acquisition & franchise opportunities across Canada.

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Seafood Restaurant in Halifax Waterfront

Retail / Hospitality

Seafood Restaurant in Halifax Waterfront

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Asking Price $1,200,000

Artisan Bakery in Montreal.

Artisan Bakery in Montreal.

Montreal, Quebec

Asking Price $680,000

IT Services & Software House in Calgary

IT Services & Software House in Calgary

Calgary, Alberta

Asking Price $950,000

Boutique Fitness Studio in Vancouver

Service / Fitness

Boutique Fitness Studio in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia

Asking Price $420,000

Café Franchise Outlet in Toronto Downtown

Business for Sale

Café Franchise Outlet in Toronto Downtown

Toronto, Ontario

Asking Price $750,000

Ecommerce Home Décor Store (Relocatable)

Established Business

Ecommerce Home Décor Store (Relocatable)

Quebec City, Quebec

Asking Price $175,000

Children’s Learning & Tutoring Centre in Edmonton

Established Business

Children’s Learning & Tutoring Centre in Edmonton

Edmonton, Alberta

Asking Price $260,000

Managed IT Service Business in Saskatoon

Established Business

Managed IT Service Business in Saskatoon

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Asking Price $520,000

Profitable Residential Cleaning Business in Halifa...

Established Business

Profitable Residential Cleaning Business in Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Asking Price $160,000

Trendy Women’s Fashion Boutique in Winnipeg

Established Business

Trendy Women’s Fashion Boutique in Winnipeg

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Asking Price $195,000

Reputable Senior Home Care Franchise in Ottawa

Franchise Resale

Reputable Senior Home Care Franchise in Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Asking Price $690,000

High-Traffic Auto Repair Shop in Calgary

Established Business

High-Traffic Auto Repair Shop in Calgary

Calgary, Alberta

Asking Price $495,000

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Senior Care in Canada

46 assisted living, nursing & memory care facilities in Canada.

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Bradford Valley Community

Bradford, OT

Case Manor Community

Bobcaygeon, OT

Woods Park Community

Barrie, OT

Owen Hill Community in Barrie

Barrie, OT

Assisted Living

Aspira Britannia Retirement Living

S.W Calgary, AB

Independent Living

Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living

Surrey, BC

Independent Living

The Shores Retirement Residence

Kamloops, BC

Independent Living

Cherry Park Retirement Residence

Penticton, BC

Independent Living

Okanagan Chateau Retirement Residence

Kelowna, BC

Independent Living

Orchard Valley Retirement Residence

Vernon, BC

Independent Living

Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living

Ottawa, OT

Independent Living

Aspira Red Oak Retirement Living

Kanata, OT

Common questions about Canada

How are federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and provincial sales taxes (PST/HST) factored into Canadian affordability scores?

What role do provincial healthcare premiums or health tax levies play in Canadian cost-of-living calculations?

How does Urblytica account for regional energy pricing differences across Canadian provinces (e.g., hydro vs. natural gas)?

How are municipal property tax assessments integrated into Canadian housing affordability models?

Does the Canadian economic index adjust for remote northern community cost premiums?

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