2026
| Category | 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇨🇦 Nanaimo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 64.9 | 65.1 | +0.3% |
| Rent | 39.5 | 31.1 | -21.3% |
| Groceries | 71.3 | 79.1 | +10.9% |
| Restaurants | 70.5 | 66.2 | -6.1% |
| Purchasing Power | 160.0 | 122.0 | -23.8% |
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