Hamilton vs Vancouver: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Hamilton, ON and Vancouver, BC.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Hamilton
C$3,669monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,120 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$7,167 per month · 2020
Canada
Vancouver
C$4,390monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,660 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,833 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Hamilton
Vancouver
Difference
Rent
C$1,120
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,660
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665
State / province · 2023
C$711
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Transport
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,047
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$261
State / province · 2023
C$260
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Childcare
C$32
State / province · 2023
C$37
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Education
C$168
State / province · 2023
C$178
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Leisure
C$429
State / province · 2023
C$498
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Reference subtotal
C$3,669
C$4,390
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 Vancouver
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- Compare published cost figures for Hamilton, ON and Vancouver, BC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.