Melfort vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Melfort, SK and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Melfort
C$3,505monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$860 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,958 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
Melfort
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$860
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Melfort 38% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$794
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Melfort 19% higher
Transport
C$1,073
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Melfort 8% 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$261
State / province · 2023
Melfort 5% higher
Childcare
C$33
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Melfort 1% higher
Education
C$96
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Melfort 43% lower
Leisure
C$376
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Melfort 12% lower
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 Melfort and Ottawa
- Is Melfort cheaper than Ottawa?
- Compare published cost figures for Melfort, SK and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.