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Canada — Monthly Shelter Costs - Average and Median ($)

  Average Monthly Shelter Costs Median Monthly Shelter Costs
Canada 1,406 1,160
Newfoundland and Labrador 995 810
Prince Edward Island 1,024 900
Nova Scotia 1,077 940
New Brunswick 921 800
Quebec 1,075 900
Ontario 1,614 1,380
Manitoba 1,181 1,070
Saskatchewan 1,243 1,070
Alberta 1,584 1,440
British Columbia 1,608 1,350
Yukon Territories 1,484 1,310
Northwest Territories 1,650 1,570
Nunavut 1,046 770
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)