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Alberta — Historical 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
2006 279,610 415,825 311,590 153,400 65,870 1,226,290
2011 220,210 363,490 313,195 247,475 205,345 1,349,720
2016 161,350 355,320 314,815 301,585 355,980 1,489,055
2021 113,865 396,285 327,550 300,605 458,915 1,597,220
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)