Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

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

Edmonton is 0.5% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Waterloo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Edmonton Difference
Cost of Living 44.4 44.6 +0.5%
Rent 30.0 23.5 -21.7%
Groceries 63.1 68.3 +8.2%
Restaurants 57.9 69.2 +19.5%
Purchasing Power 127.6 160.8 +26.0%
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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