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Nova Scotia — 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
Nova Scotia 93,805 148,605 90,020 42,670 22,530 397,635
Cape Breton 13,230 17,605 8,115 2,380 955 42,290
Chester MD 1,715 1,535 955 315 190 4,715
Halifax 20,000 60,370 47,760 28,755 16,475 173,365
Kentville 2,575 4,800 2,515 850 500 11,245
Kings, Subd. A SC 2,485 3,305 2,365 720 230 9,110
Lunenburg MD 4,465 3,515 1,970 625 305 10,885
New Glasgow 4,165 6,430 2,960 985 385 14,925
Queens RGM 1,965 1,895 660 150 55 4,720
Truro 5,430 8,235 4,240 1,235 520 19,660
West Hants RM 1,890 1,945 1,615 595 270 6,310
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)