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Ottawa vs Westlock County: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Ottawa, ON and Westlock County, AB.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

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

Sources for Ottawa →

Canada

Westlock County

C$4,002monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021, 2023.

Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.

Tenant shelter costs C$1,050 per month · 2021 · Local

Median household income C$6,750 per month · 2020

Sources for Westlock County →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Ottawa Westlock County Difference
Rent
C$1,380 Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,050 Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Ottawa 31% higher
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665 State / province · 2023
C$828 State / province · 2023
Ottawa 20% lower
Transport
C$994 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,175 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
Ottawa 15% lower
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$273 State / province · 2023
Ottawa 4% lower
Childcare
C$32 State / province · 2023
C$44 State / province · 2023
Ottawa 27% lower
Education
C$168 State / province · 2023
C$163 State / province · 2023
Ottawa 3% higher
Leisure
C$429 State / province · 2023
C$470 State / province · 2023
Ottawa 9% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,929
C$4,002
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.

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