🇨🇦 Canada · #220 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Burlington

2.6% above the Canada average

Ranked #220 of 546 cities · More expensive than 59.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Burlington

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,538/mo ≈ $1,084 CAD 1,154/mo ≈ $813 25%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,678/mo ≈ $1,888 CAD 2,009/mo ≈ $1,416 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+2.6% Average
Rent
+5.7% Average
Groceries
-4.1% Average
Restaurants
+3.2% Average
Purchasing Power
+5.4% Average

Living in Burlington: What to Expect

Burlington is average by global standards (ranked #220 of 546 cities). It is 2.6% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 81,202 gross take home CAD 5,179/month after tax (23.5% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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