Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Edmonton vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Waterloo

Waterloo is 0.4% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Edmonton ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Waterloo Difference
Cost of Living 44.6 44.4 -0.4%
Rent 23.5 30.0 +27.7%
Groceries 68.3 63.1 -7.6%
Restaurants 69.2 57.9 -16.3%
Purchasing Power 160.8 127.6 -20.6%
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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