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Canada City Intelligence

Explore cost of living, income levels, and quality of life across cities and provinces in Canada.

158
Cities
$43K
Avg Salary
136
Cost Index
13
Provinces

About Canada

Canada has 158 cities across 13 states tracked on Urblytica. The average salary across its cities is $42,903, with a cost index averaging 136. Explore a wide range of lifestyle, cost, and investment data below.

Provinces in Canada

Local laws, tax structures, and economic climates vary significantly from one province to the next. Our database is organized at the province level so you can analyze localized shifts. Select any province below to view its most populated and economically significant cities, with a unified breakdown of:

Cost-of-Living Indices: Consumer baskets, utilities, and transit vs. the national average
Labor & Wage Trends: Salary ranges, job-growth forecasts, and employment statistics
Real Estate & Rentals: Median listing prices, average rent, and housing inventory
Safety & Livability: Crime data, school performance, and local climate
Business Formation: Corporate filing fees, tax rates, and registration steps

Top Cities in Canada

Repentigny #1 Best City 83

Repentigny

Quebec, Canada

SafetyA
CostA-
Growth78
Avg. Rent$1,260
Median Income$65,520
Cost of Living68/100
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Montreal #2 Best City 78

Montreal

Quebec, Canada

SafetyB
CostA
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,351
Median Income$45,335
Cost of Living63/100
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Mount Pearl #3 Best City 78

Mount Pearl

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

SafetyA-
CostA-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$814
Cost of Living68/100
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Barrie, Ontario Transportfan70 (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons #4 Best City 77

Barrie

Ontario, Canada

SafetyA
Cost—
Growth78
Avg. Rent$1,669
Median Income$73,434
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Calgary #5 Best City 77

Calgary

Alberta, Canada

SafetyC+
CostA
Growth85
Avg. Rent$1,177
Median Income$69,893
Cost of Living65/100
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Oakville #6 Best City 75

Oakville

Ontario, Canada

SafetyA+
CostB
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,749
Median Income$110,000
Cost of Living86/100
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Surrey #7 Best City 73

Surrey

British Columbia, Canada

SafetyB+
Cost—
Growth78
Avg. Rent$1,462
Median Income$62,353
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Moncton #8 Best City 73

Moncton

New Brunswick, Canada

SafetyC-
CostA
Growth85
Avg. Rent$829
Median Income$48,280
Cost of Living63/100
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Business & economic outlook in Canada

Canada is one of the world’s most stable and advanced economies, offering a highly attractive environment for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs. Known for its strong institutions, transparent governance, and globally integrated markets, Canada has built a diversified economy that spans natural resources, financial services, advanced manufacturing, technology, and energy. The country benefits from close economi...

40,000,000
Population
$2.2 Trillion
GDP
41.7
Median age
0.90%
Population growth
$72,000
Median household income
8.20%
Entrepreneurship rate
#23
Ease of doing business rank
1.3 Million
Small & medium businesses
78 Thousand
Franchises
5.3%
Unemployment
Major industries Natural Resources Financial Services Energy Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Common questions about Canada

How are federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and provincial sales taxes (PST/HST) factored into Canadian affordability scores?
What role do provincial healthcare premiums or health tax levies play in Canadian cost-of-living calculations?
How does Urblytica account for regional energy pricing differences across Canadian provinces (e.g., hydro vs. natural gas)?
How are municipal property tax assessments integrated into Canadian housing affordability models?
Does the Canadian economic index adjust for remote northern community cost premiums?
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