Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Cost of Living in Lethbridge

Cost of Living


Lethbridge residents enjoy a higher quality of life and a lower cost of living.

Low housing prices and affordable consumer goods and services all contribute to the cost advantages of Lethbridge. We consistently achieve high rankings in cost-of-living and quality-of-life studies. Consider these facts:

  • By living in Alberta, you won’t be burdened by a provincial sales tax. This means paying at least 7% less for goods and services compared to other Canadian provinces and most U.S. states.

  • Alberta’s tax advantage comes from a low single-rate tax system, coupled with the highest basic and spousal exemptions in Canada.

  • Lower transportation costs are a result of short commute times (get to work in 10 to 15 minutes), complimented by reasonably priced parking. Plus, Alberta has the lowest gasoline tax among the provinces.
Percentages of Average Household Expenditures
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Comparison of Annual Average Property Tax & Utility Cost in Alberta
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Cost of Living Comparative Analysis
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Figure T.3.a

Cost of Living Comparative Analysis

Lethbridge Calgary Edmonton Red Deer Grande Prairie Medicine Hat

Family at $60,000 Gross Income


Family at $80,000 Gross Income


Family at $100,000 Gross Income









All-Commodity Price Comparison
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The "basket of goods" used in this survey is comprised of those goods and services perceived to be regularly purchased by Alberta consumers (based on the Survey of Household Spending) living in cities and medium/small sized towns. The survey items are judged to be commonly available in the selected communities to allow for price comparability.
For further details about individual items within this commodities price comparison, contact Heather McIntosh-Rivera at 403-331-0022 ext. 109 or heather@chooselethbridge.ca.
Interprovincial Tax & Health Care Premium Comparison - 2011
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Interprovincial Tax & Health Care Premium Comparison - 2011

AB BC SK MB ON QC NB NS PE NL

Employment Income of $30,000 - One Income Family with Two Children


Employment Income of $75,000 - Two Income Family with Two Children


Employment Income of $125,000 - Two Income Family with Two Children



Calculations are based on other provinces' tax parameters known as of February 10, 2011.



Source: Alberta Finance & Enterprise, Tax Plan, Budget 2011

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