Cost of living
Cost of living in Calgary
Average rent and household spending in Calgary — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in Calgary
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $1,438/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,581/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,908/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $2,118/mo |
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That's about average for Calgary ($1,908).
City comparison
How Calgary compares
A one-bedroom in Calgary averages $1,581 a month, the 5th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $174 above the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $63,240 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $76,320 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in Calgary is $48,810, so an average one-bedroom takes 39% of a median earner's gross income: stretched.
Household spending in Alberta
Average household, per year (Survey of Household Spending).
Educational information only — not financial advice. Rents are CMHC averages; actual options vary by neighbourhood and building.
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