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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 89,160 138,010 100,130 57,630 38,970 423,900
Cape Breton 11,555 17,020 9,240 3,110 1,715 42,640
Chester MD 1,705 1,545 1,000 460 290 5,000
Halifax 21,315 54,135 54,425 40,715 29,995 200,590
Kentville 2,435 4,550 3,000 1,220 650 11,850
Kings, Subd. A SC 2,565 2,995 2,360 875 520 9,315
Lunenburg MD 4,540 3,415 2,080 875 515 11,425
New Glasgow 3,875 6,565 3,205 1,105 530 15,275
Queens RGM 2,040 1,820 785 225 110 4,980
Truro 4,605 8,130 4,875 1,710 975 20,300
West Hants RM 2,040 2,700 2,005 1,075 440 8,270
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)