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Canmore vs Ottawa: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Canmore, AB and Ottawa, ON.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

Canada

Canmore

C$4,722monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021, 2023.

Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.

Tenant shelter costs C$1,770 per month · 2021 · Local

Median household income C$8,833 per month · 2020

Sources for Canmore →

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

Sources for Ottawa →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Canmore Ottawa Difference
Rent
C$1,770 Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,380 Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$828 State / province · 2023
C$665 State / province · 2023
Canmore 25% higher
Transport
C$1,175 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
C$994 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
Canmore 18% 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$261 State / province · 2023
Canmore 5% higher
Childcare
C$44 State / province · 2023
C$32 State / province · 2023
Canmore 38% higher
Education
C$163 State / province · 2023
C$168 State / province · 2023
Canmore 3% lower
Leisure
C$470 State / province · 2023
C$429 State / province · 2023
Canmore 9% higher
Reference subtotal
C$4,722
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.

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Compare published cost figures for Canmore, AB and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

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