🇨🇦 Canada · #231 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Edmonton

Close to the Canada average

Ranked #231 of 546 cities · More expensive than 57.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Edmonton

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,594/mo ≈ $1,123 CAD 1,320/mo ≈ $930 17%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,648/mo ≈ $1,866 CAD 2,146/mo ≈ $1,513 17%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.2% Average
Rent
-6.7% Average
Groceries
-0.7% Average
Restaurants
+4.6% Average
Purchasing Power
+20.8% Very strong

Living in Edmonton: What to Expect

Edmonton is average by global standards (ranked #231 of 546 cities). It is 1.2% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 25 cities.

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

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more 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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