Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Waterloo vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Guelph

Guelph is 12.8% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Waterloo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Guelph Difference
Cost of Living 44.4 50.1 +12.8%
Rent 30.0 33.0 +10.0%
Groceries 63.1 86.2 +36.6%
Restaurants 57.9 66.1 +14.2%
Purchasing Power 127.6 121.1 -5.1%
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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