Burnaby vs Calgary: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Burnaby, BC and Calgary, AB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Burnaby
C$4,266monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,536 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,917 per month · 2020
Canada
Calgary
C$4,356monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,404 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$8,167 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Burnaby
Calgary
Difference
Rent
C$1,536
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,404
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Burnaby 9% higher
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$711
State / province · 2023
C$828
State / province · 2023
Burnaby 14% lower
Transport
C$1,047
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Burnaby 11% 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$260
State / province · 2023
C$273
State / province · 2023
Burnaby 5% lower
Childcare
C$37
State / province · 2023
C$44
State / province · 2023
Burnaby 17% lower
Education
C$178
State / province · 2023
C$163
State / province · 2023
Burnaby 9% higher
Leisure
C$498
State / province · 2023
C$470
State / province · 2023
Burnaby 6% higher
Reference subtotal
C$4,266
C$4,356
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 Burnaby and Calgary
- Is Burnaby cheaper than Calgary?
- Compare published cost figures for Burnaby, BC and Calgary, AB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.