Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burlington vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa

Ottawa is 0.6% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burlington ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa Difference
Cost of Living 50.5 50.8 +0.6%
Rent 35.5 31.3 -11.8%
Groceries 63.0 69.0 +9.5%
Restaurants 68.0 68.5 +0.7%
Purchasing Power 121.5 145.5 +19.8%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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