Edmonton vs Nelson: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Edmonton, AB and Nelson, NB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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
Canada
Nelson
C$2,962monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$520 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,875 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Edmonton
Nelson
Difference
Rent
C$1,250
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$520
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$828
State / province · 2023
C$707
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 17% higher
Transport
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$986
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Edmonton 19% 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$254
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 7% higher
Childcare
C$44
State / province · 2023
C$35
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 26% higher
Education
C$163
State / province · 2023
C$81
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 102% higher
Leisure
C$470
State / province · 2023
C$380
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 24% higher
Reference subtotal
C$4,202
C$2,962
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 Edmonton and Nelson
- Is Edmonton cheaper than Nelson?
- Compare published cost figures for Edmonton, AB and Nelson, NB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.