Marpole vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Marpole, BC and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Marpole
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
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
Marpole
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$2,280
Regional · 2026 Q2 · Asking rents
C$1,380
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$665
State / province · 2023
Marpole 7% higher
Transport
C$1,047
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Marpole 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
Marpole 14% higher
Education
C$178
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Marpole 5% higher
Leisure
C$498
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Marpole 16% higher
Reference subtotal
C$5,214
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 Marpole and Ottawa
- Is Marpole cheaper than Ottawa?
- Compare published cost figures for Marpole, BC and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.