Close to the Canada average
Ranked #194 of 577 cities · More expensive than 66.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Canada average · See Canada ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | CAD 1,231/mo ≈ $869 | CAD 1,056/mo ≈ $745 | 14% |
| 3-Bedroom | CAD 2,144/mo ≈ $1,513 | CAD 1,808/mo ≈ $1,276 | 16% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Hamilton has a cost of living index of 46.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Hamilton is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #194 of 577 cities). It is 1.9% cheaper than the Canada average, based on 27 cities.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is average. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Workers in Canada earning CAD 79,643 gross take home CAD 5,005/month after tax (24.6% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →
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