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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Safest cities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 2026. St. John's leads with a safety score of 66/100 and crime rate of 55.3/1k. Average safety across the region is 66/100.
Safest cities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 2026. St. John's leads with a safety score of 66/100 and crime rate of 55.3/1k. Average safety across the region is 66/100.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income | QoL | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. John's | 94 | $1,200 | $65,500 | 63 | 66 |
St. John's ranks #1 with a cost index of 94 and rent of $1,200/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 94 (-12 vs national average of 106).
Average quality of life: 63/100. Top: St. John's at 63/100.
Safest city: St. John's (66/100 safety score).
The conventional wisdom says one thing. The data says another: St. John's stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 94 and median income of $65,500, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Canada. Financially, that's significant.
On quality of life, St. John's leads with a composite score of 63/100 — reflecting its safety (66), healthcare (62), 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.
St. John's ranks #1 in Newfoundland and Labrador for this analysis with a cost index of 94 and median income of $65,500.
The region average QoL score is 61/100. St. John's leads with 63/100, reflecting 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.
This analysis uses data from Statistics Canada, CMHC, CRA to rank cities in Canada. The cost of living index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Quality of life scores combine safety, healthcare, walkability, air quality, green space, and transit metrics. Salary ranges use national occupation data adjusted for local cost differences. Data is updated regularly to reflect current market conditions.