City Comparison

Toronto, ON vs Calgary, AB

Cost-of-living comparison, salary equivalence, housing costs, and tax differences.

Data last updated: July 25, 2026
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Toronto, ON

COL Index135.0
Housing Index175.0
Median Salary$72,000
1BR Rent (avg)$2,400
3BR Rent (avg)$3,800
State/Prov Tax5.1%

Calgary, AB

COL Index108.0
Housing Index118.0
Median Salary$65,000
1BR Rent (avg)$1,600
3BR Rent (avg)$2,700
State/Prov Tax0.0%

Salary Equivalence

Current Salary (Toronto, ON)Equivalent in Calgary, ABHousing-Adjusted
$50,000$40,000$33,714
$75,000$60,000$50,571
$100,000$80,000$67,428
$150,000$120,000$101,142
$200,000$160,000$134,857
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Key Differences

Overall COL Difference-20.0%
Housing Cost Difference-32.6%
1BR Rent Difference-33.3%
3BR Rent Difference-28.9%
Tax Rate Difference-5.1 pts

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