Calgary vs Yellowknife: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Calgary, AB and Yellowknife, NT.
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
Yellowknife
C$4,376monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,804 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$12,333 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Calgary
Yellowknife
Difference
Rent
C$1,404
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,804
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Calgary 22% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$828
State / province · 2023
C$715
National · 2023
Not comparable
Transport
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,002
National · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Not comparable
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$255
National · 2023
Not comparable
Childcare
C$44
State / province · 2023
C$31
National · 2023
Not comparable
Education
C$163
State / province · 2023
C$138
National · 2023
Not comparable
Leisure
C$470
State / province · 2023
C$431
National · 2023
Not comparable
Reference subtotal
C$4,356
C$4,376
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 Yellowknife
- Is Calgary cheaper than Yellowknife?
- Compare published cost figures for Calgary, AB and Yellowknife, NT. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.