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Canada — Monthly Shelter Costs - Ranges

  Less Than $500 Per Month $500 to $999 Per Month $1,000 to $1,499 Per Month $1,500 to $1,999 Per Month $2,000 And Over Per Month Total Non-Farm, Non-Band Households
Canada 2,204,155 4,591,890 3,069,155 2,028,090 1,986,610 13,879,905
Newfoundland and Labrador 64,750 72,660 39,095 24,920 16,655 218,075
Prince Edward Island 13,280 25,210 13,330 4,670 1,965 58,455
Nova Scotia 93,805 148,605 90,020 42,670 22,530 397,635
New Brunswick 94,185 125,070 63,515 23,510 10,285 316,570
Quebec 722,105 1,473,725 758,925 351,710 200,200 3,506,670
Ontario 514,910 1,588,255 1,194,175 876,175 950,250 5,123,765
Manitoba 105,005 154,090 114,905 58,575 33,490 466,065
Saskatchewan 76,170 128,100 88,265 60,390 47,055 399,975
Alberta 161,350 355,320 314,815 301,585 355,980 1,489,055
British Columbia 348,360 512,855 385,585 277,570 339,890 1,864,265
Yukon Territories 2,865 4,010 2,575 2,520 2,640 14,595
Northwest Territories 2,800 2,665 2,515 2,710 4,275 14,960
Nunavut 4,570 1,325 1,440 1,090 1,395 9,820
Notes:
  • Statistics Canada does not collect shelter cost data for farm households or for households living in band housing. For renters, shelter costs include, as applicable, rent and payments for electricity, fuel, water and other municipal services. For owners, shelter costs include, as applicable, mortgage payments (principal and interest), property taxes, condominium fees, and payments for electricity, fuel, water and other municipal services.
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)