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Victoria vs Saskatoon in 2026: cost index 115 vs 92, rent $2,100 vs $1,350, income $72,000 vs $68,000, QoL 67 vs 60.
Victoria vs Saskatoon in 2026: cost index 115 vs 92, rent $2,100 vs $1,350, income $72,000 vs $68,000, QoL 67 vs 60.
Victoria ranks #1 with a cost index of 115 and rent of $2,100/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 104 (+3 vs national average of 101).
Average quality of life: 64/100. Top: Victoria at 67/100.
Safest city: Victoria (72/100 safety score).
Here's what the headline numbers don't tell you: Victoria stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 115 and median income of $72,000, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. That's a strong position by any measure.
On quality of life, Victoria leads with a composite score of 67/100 — reflecting its safety (72), healthcare (80), and walkability (72) metrics. And here's the trade-off: 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. Victoria leads with 67/100, 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.
Victoria (ranked #1) has a cost index of 115 and rent of $2,100/mo. Saskatoon (#2) has index 92 and rent $1,350/mo — a 23-point gap.