Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Mississauga vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa

Ottawa is 0.6% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Mississauga ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa Difference
Cost of Living 50.5 50.8 +0.6%
Rent 35.3 31.3 -11.3%
Groceries 64.3 69.0 +7.3%
Restaurants 63.2 68.5 +8.4%
Purchasing Power 125.8 145.5 +15.7%
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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