Calgary vs Frontenac: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Calgary, AB and Frontenac, QC.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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
Canada
Frontenac
C$2,978monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$604 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,500 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Calgary
Frontenac
Difference
Rent
C$1,404
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$604
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$828
State / province · 2023
C$720
State / province · 2023
Calgary 15% higher
Transport
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Calgary 30% higher
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$273
State / province · 2023
C$237
State / province · 2023
Calgary 15% higher
Childcare
C$44
State / province · 2023
C$24
State / province · 2023
Calgary 88% higher
Education
C$163
State / province · 2023
C$83
State / province · 2023
Calgary 97% higher
Leisure
C$470
State / province · 2023
C$406
State / province · 2023
Calgary 16% higher
Reference subtotal
C$4,356
C$2,978
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 Calgary and Frontenac
- Is Calgary cheaper than Frontenac?
- Compare published cost figures for Calgary, AB and Frontenac, QC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.