What is the cost of living in Manitoba?

Manitoba has an average cost of living index of 89, which is 12% below the Canada average of 101. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is $1,300, and average median income is $64,000.

What is the cheapest city in Manitoba?

Winnipeg is the most affordable city tracked in Manitoba, with a cost index of 89 and median rent of $1,300/month.

Is Manitoba affordable to live in?

Manitoba's average rent-to-income ratio is 24.4%. Manitoba is generally considered affordable.

What is the quality of life in Manitoba?

Manitoba has an average quality of life score of 59/100. The top-ranked city is Winnipeg with a score of 59/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in Manitoba?

Winnipeg is the safest tracked city in Manitoba with a safety score of 42/100 and a crime rate of 105.3 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 42/100.

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1 city tracked

Manitoba

Complete province intelligence: affordability, quality of life, safety, climate, and lifestyle metrics across all tracked cities.

All Countries

Best QoL: Winnipeg (59)

Safest: Winnipeg (42)

Avg rent: $1,300

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

59/ 100

Avg Income

$64,000

Avg Rent

$1,300/mo

Avg Safety

42/ 100

Province Pop

Province Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Manitoba vs Canada Average

Cost Index

-11.9% vs avg

Avg Rent

CA$1,300

-20.0% vs avg

Avg Income

CA$64,000

-5.9% vs avg

Cities in Manitoba

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Winnipeg	89	59	42	$1,300	$64,000	749,000	24.4%

Lifestyle Overview

Avg Walkability

52/100

Avg Safety

42/100

Avg Internet

72 Mbps

Avg Home Price

$340,000

Average Salaries in Manitoba

Software Engineer$80,100

Entry: $57,672Expert: $113,742

Registered Nurse$66,750

Entry: $48,060Expert: $94,785

Teacher$57,850

Entry: $41,652Expert: $82,147

Accountant$55,180

Entry: $39,730Expert: $78,356

Marketing Manager$71,200

Entry: $51,264Expert: $101,104

Housing Market Overview

Avg Home Price

$340,000

Avg Rent-to-Income

24.4%

Home Prices by City

Winnipeg

$340,000

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Winnipeg

$1,300/mo · QoL 59

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Rates

Income Tax21.4%

CPP/EI5.45%

Property Tax1.1%

GST/HST12%

Combined Tax Load

40.0%

Cost Index Distribution

Winnipeg

Low

Avg

High

Very High

Rent Comparison

Winnipeg$1,300

Income Comparison

Winnipeg$64,000

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