Cost of Living in Calgary
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Calgary, Canada.
Overall, the cost of living in Calgary is below the New York City baseline (composite index 55 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)46
Groceries index70
Dining out index64
Transport index44
Utilities index52
Median annual salary$52,000
Minimum wage$12.05/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,200
Est. monthly healthcare premium$50
YoY inflation2.9%
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