Houston vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Houston, BC and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Houston
C$3,505monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$775 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$7,000 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
Houston
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$775
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Houston 44% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$711
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Houston 7% higher
Transport
C$1,047
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Houston 5% 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$260
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
About the same
Childcare
C$37
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Houston 14% higher
Education
C$178
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Houston 5% higher
Leisure
C$498
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Houston 16% higher
Reference subtotal
C$3,505
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 Houston and Ottawa
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- Compare published cost figures for Houston, BC and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.