Cost of living
Cost of living in Halifax
Average rent and household spending in Halifax — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in Halifax
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $1,362/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,539/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,828/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $2,254/mo |
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City comparison
How Halifax compares
A one-bedroom in Halifax averages $1,539 a month, the 8th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $132 above the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $61,560 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $73,120 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in Halifax is $47,320, so an average one-bedroom takes 39% of a median earner's gross income: house-poor.
Household spending in Nova Scotia
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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