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Comparing cities: rent and winters

Updated 2026-10-23English originalSample
Published 2026-10-23Last checked 2026-10-23Language English
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Rent and winter at a glance

City Avg. 1-bedroom rent January average
Vancouver $2,600 +4°C
Toronto $2,450 −6°C
Halifax $1,900 −4°C
Calgary $1,850 −8°C
Montréal $1,650 −9°C
Winnipeg $1,450 −16°C

These numbers are samples and must be replaced with current CMHC and Environment Canada figures before launch.

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