The cost of living often decides the final place you settle so you may find this useful. The following information is based on data from the 2008 Survey of Household Spending via Stats Can, which gathered detailed information from a sample of more than 15,400 private households on spending patterns, dwelling characteristics, and household equipment. Data covers all provinces.

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