Across Canada, the local cost of living varies dramatically. In cities such as Vancouver, "the cost of living can be expensive and you may require more than one wage-earner to have the standard of living you want" (Government of British Columbia, 2006). Get an idea of what the cost of housing, taxes and household expenses are in Canadian cities.

Among 272 cities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Toronto ranked among the cities with the most severely unaffordable housing markets. (Performance Urban Planning 2010).

Taxes across Canada: Consumption and Income Taxes
Compare car insurance prices in Canadian cities
Public Transportation in Canadian Municipalities
Average price for single family homes
Average price for apartment rentals
Minimum wages by province
Non Immigrant and Immigrant Family Income differences
Violent Crime Rates in metropolitan areas
International Housing Affordability Survey: 2009 Results: 265 cities in Australia, Canada Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom & United States.

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