Amherst vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Amherst, NS and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Amherst
C$3,092monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$770 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$4,633 per month · 2020
Canada
Ottawa
C$3,929monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,380 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$8,500 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Amherst
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$770
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Amherst 44% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$653
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Amherst 2% lower
Transport
C$947
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Amherst 5% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$226
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
Amherst 13% lower
Childcare
C$21
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Amherst 36% lower
Education
C$103
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Amherst 39% lower
Leisure
C$372
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Amherst 13% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,092
C$3,929
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Amherst and Ottawa
- Is Amherst cheaper than Ottawa?
- Compare published cost figures for Amherst, NS and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.