What is the cost of living in Ontario?

Ontario has an average cost of living index of 108, which is 7% above the Canada average of 101. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is $1,960, and average median income is $74,600.

What is the cheapest city in Ontario?

London is the most affordable city tracked in Ontario, with a cost index of 96 and median rent of $1,500/month.

Is Ontario affordable to live in?

Ontario's average rent-to-income ratio is 31.4%. Rent in Ontario can be a financial stretch, exceeding 30% of typical incomes.

What is the quality of life in Ontario?

Ontario has an average quality of life score of 60/100. The top-ranked city is Ottawa with a score of 65/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in Ontario?

Ottawa is the safest tracked city in Ontario with a safety score of 72/100 and a crime rate of 40.5 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 64/100.

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5 cities tracked

Ontario

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

All Countries

Most affordable: London

Best QoL: Ottawa (65)

Safest: Ottawa (72)

Avg rent: $1,960

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

60/ 100

Avg Income

$74,600

Avg Rent

$1,960/mo

Avg Safety

64/ 100

Province Pop

Province Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Most Affordable

London

Index: 96Rent: $1,500QoL: 61

Most Expensive

Toronto

Index: 120Rent: $2,500QoL: 58

Safest City

Ottawa

Safety: 72/100Rent: $1,900Crime: 40.5/1k

Quality of Life Rankings

65Safety 72Walk 65

61Safety 60Walk 55

60Safety 70Walk 45

58Safety 62Walk 82

58Safety 58Walk 62

Ontario vs Canada Average

Cost Index

108

+6.9% vs avg

Avg Rent

CA$1,960

+20.5% vs avg

Avg Income

CA$74,600

+9.6% vs avg

Cities in Ontario

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Toronto	120	58	62	$2,500	$78,000	2,794,000	38.5%
Ottawa	108	65	72	$1,900	$82,000	1,017,000	27.8%
Mississauga	112	60	70	$2,200	$76,000	717,000	34.7%
Hamilton	105	58	58	$1,700	$72,000	569,000	28.3%
London	96	61	60	$1,500	$65,000	423,000	27.7%