Downtown vs Edmonton: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Downtown, BC and Edmonton, AB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Downtown
C$5,214monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2026 Q2, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Asking rents C$2,280 per month · 2026 Q2 · Regional
Canada
Edmonton
C$4,202monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,250 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$7,500 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Downtown
Edmonton
Difference
Rent
C$2,280
Regional · 2026 Q2 · Asking rents
C$1,250
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
C$204
State / province · 2023
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$711
State / province · 2023
C$828
State / province · 2023
Downtown 14% lower
Transport
C$1,047
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Downtown 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
Downtown 5% lower
Childcare
C$37
State / province · 2023
C$44
State / province · 2023
Downtown 17% lower
Education
C$178
State / province · 2023
C$163
State / province · 2023
Downtown 9% higher
Leisure
C$498
State / province · 2023
C$470
State / province · 2023
Downtown 6% higher
Reference subtotal
C$5,214
C$4,202
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 Downtown and Edmonton
- Is Downtown cheaper than Edmonton?
- Compare published cost figures for Downtown, BC and Edmonton, AB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.