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Vancouver vs Saint John in 2026: cost index 128 vs 86, rent $2,600 vs $1,100, income $76,000 vs $56,000, QoL 61 vs 63.
Vancouver vs Saint John in 2026: cost index 128 vs 86, rent $2,600 vs $1,100, income $76,000 vs $56,000, QoL 61 vs 63.
Vancouver ranks #1 with a cost index of 128 and rent of $2,600/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 107 (+6 vs national average of 101).
Average quality of life: 62/100. Top: Vancouver at 61/100.
Safest city: Vancouver (65/100 safety score).
One stat flips the usual narrative: Vancouver stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 128 and median income of $76,000, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. That gap is hard to ignore.
On quality of life, Saint John leads with a composite score of 63/100 — reflecting its safety (58), healthcare (64), and walkability (55) metrics. Zooming out, 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. Vancouver leads with 61/100, 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.
Vancouver (ranked #1) has a cost index of 128 and rent of $2,600/mo. Saint John (#2) has index 86 and rent $1,100/mo — a 42-point gap.