๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada · #218 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Edmonton?

55.4% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-55.4%
vs NYC
CAD 1,542
1-BR, city centre
CAD 5,061
Net take-home
Very strong
Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary: move to Edmonton?

Example: CAD 80,629 gross/year in Canada โ†’ CAD 5,061/month net after tax (24.7% effective rate). Full Canada tax breakdown โ†’

Cost breakdown: Edmonton

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
44.6 Mid-priced
Rent
23.5 Very affordable
Groceries
68.3 Moderate
Restaurants
69.2 Moderate
Purchasing Power
160.8 Very strong

Rent in Edmonton

1-BR, city centre CAD 1,542/mo
1-BR, outside centre CAD 1,288/mo
3-BR, city centre CAD 2,446/mo
3-BR, outside centre CAD 2,022/mo
Save by going outside centre 17% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Canada take-home pay

CAD 80,629 โ†’ CAD 5,061/Net take-home (24.7% effective rate, single filer)

Full Canada tax calculator โ†’

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