Hamilton vs Toronto: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Hamilton, ON and Toronto, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Hamilton
C$4,535monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2026 Q2, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Asking rents C$1,720 per month · 2026 Q2 · Local
Canada
Toronto
C$4,111monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,562 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$7,000 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Hamilton
Toronto
Difference
Rent
C$1,720
Local · 2026 Q2 · Asking rents
C$1,562
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
C$266
State / province · 2023
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Shared regional reference
Transport
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Shared regional reference
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$261
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
Shared regional reference
Childcare
C$32
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Shared regional reference
Education
C$168
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Shared regional reference
Leisure
C$429
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Shared regional reference
Reference subtotal
C$4,535
C$4,111
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 Hamilton and Toronto
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- Compare published cost figures for Hamilton, ON and Toronto, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.