Dawson vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Dawson, YT and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Dawson
C$3,372monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$800 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,417 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
Dawson
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$800
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Dawson 42% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$715
National · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Transport
C$1,002
National · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Wider-area figures shown for context
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$255
National · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Childcare
C$31
National · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Education
C$138
National · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Leisure
C$431
National · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Reference subtotal
C$3,372
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 Dawson and Ottawa
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- Compare published cost figures for Dawson, YT and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.