Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Edmonton vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver

Vancouver is 24.6% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Edmonton ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver Difference
Cost of Living 44.7 55.7 +24.6%
Rent 23.5 40.2 +71.1%
Groceries 68.3 75.4 +10.4%
Restaurants 69.2 65.6 -5.2%
Purchasing Power 160.8 136.6 -15.0%
Data from March โ€“ 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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