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Laval vs Victoria in 2026: cost index 96 vs 115, rent $1,350 vs $2,100, income $64,000 vs $72,000, QoL 62 vs 67.
Laval vs Victoria in 2026: cost index 96 vs 115, rent $1,350 vs $2,100, income $64,000 vs $72,000, QoL 62 vs 67.
Laval ranks #1 with a cost index of 96 and rent of $1,350/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 106 (+5 vs national average of 101).
Average quality of life: 65/100. Top: Laval at 62/100.
Safest city: Victoria (72/100 safety score).
Here's the surprising part: Laval stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 96 and median income of $64,000, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Canada. Financially, that's significant.
On quality of life, Victoria leads with a composite score of 67/100 — reflecting its safety (72), healthcare (80), and walkability (72) metrics. Pair that with the housing data, and the pattern sharpens. affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Canada is a good example of that tension.
The country average QoL score is 63/100. Laval leads with 62/100, reflecting its safety, healthcare access, walkability, and green space.
Our index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Sub-categories cover housing, food, transport, utilities, and healthcare. Data sources include Statistics Canada, CMHC, CRA.
Laval (ranked #1) has a cost index of 96 and rent of $1,350/mo. Victoria (#2) has index 115 and rent $2,100/mo — a 19-point gap.