Canada performs very well in many measures of well-being relative to most other countries in the quality of life Index. Not every city has an equal quality of life because of many factors. For example, you can’t compare Edmonton to Windsor because larger cities have bigger budgets for infrastructure, law enforcement, Public transportation, and day-to-day operations of the town.
The following rankings are based on the following categories
- Quality Of Life Index
- Purchasing Power Index
- Safety Index
- Health Care Index
- Climate Index
- Cost of Living Index
- Property Price to Income Ratio
- Traffic Commute Time Index
- Pollution Index
Here are Cities With The Best Quality of Life In Canada 2018
10. Toronto, Ontario
Toronto is the most populated city in Canada; Toronto is the New York City of Canada, very expensive to live in. However, Toronto is very diversified and has Cultural Foods from around the world.
Quality Of Life Index: 161.39
Purchasing Power Index: 107.21
Safety Index: 65.12
Health Care Index: 74.30
Climate Index: 64.89
Cost of Living Index: 73.18
Property Price to Income Ratio: 11.45
Traffic Commute Time Index: 43.44
Pollution Index: 37.38
9. Montreal, Quebec
Montreal’s metropolitan is home to 4,098,927 People, according to 2016 Census data. In Montreal, you can still experience french foods without travelling to France. 1 Bedroom Apartment rent costs an average of $ 1,050 per month, monthly Bus Pass cost around $ 83.00
Quality Of Life Index: 167.28
Purchasing Power Index: 121.87
Safety Index: 67.18
Health Care Index: 60.78
Climate Index: 51.50
Cost of Living Index: 66.75
Property Price to Income Ratio: 6.74
Traffic Commute Time Index: 39.55
Pollution Index: 35.01
8. Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna is a city in the south of Canada’s British Columbia province. Home 180,000 People, Kelowna is famous for wineries. One-Bedroom apartment costs around $1,210.00 in the City Centre, Bus Pass costs $70.00 per month, and a Bottle of Wine Mid-Rang would cost you about $18.00.
Quality Of Life Index: 170.07
Purchasing Power Index: 110.58
Safety Index: 53.82
Health Care Index: 68.37
Climate Index: 59.65
Cost of Living Index: 71.21
Property Price to Income Ratio: 5.84
Traffic Commute Time Index: 33.79
Pollution Index: 27.68
7. Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse city. Also, Vancouver is home to 2.463 million people, a monthly Bus pass would cost you around $95.00, and the Bedroom apartment rent is $ 1,921.63 in the downtown area.
Quality Of Life Index: 171.35
Purchasing Power Index: 99.81
Safety Index: 64.25
Health Care Index: 73.26
Climate Index: 91.07
Cost of Living Index: 72.93
Property Price to Income Ratio: 16.77
Traffic Commute Time Index: 39.69
Pollution Index: 24.69
6. Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a Canadian port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. Hamilton is home to 747,545 People, and One-Bedroom apartment rent is $954.10 in the downtown area. A monthly bus pass would cost around $101.10
Quality Of Life Index: 172.86
Purchasing Power Index: 132.24
Safety Index: 56.50
Health Care Index: 83.16
Climate Index: 62.35
Cost of Living Index: 63.03
Property Price to Income Ratio: 6.38
Traffic Commute Time Index: 35.71
Pollution Index: 47.70
5. Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is a significant business center; it’s also known for its maritime history. Halifax is home to 403,390 people. One-Bedroom apartment rent is $1,153 in the downtown area. A monthly bus pass would cost around $78.00
Quality Of Life Index: 176.52
Purchasing Power Index: 107.82
Safety Index: 59.18
Health Care Index: 72.77
Climate Index: 58.99
Cost of Living Index: 77.30
Property Price to Income Ratio: 5.05
Traffic Commute Time Index: 31.92
Pollution Index: 24.34
4. Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton, the capital of Canada’s Alberta province, sits on the North Saskatchewan River and Edmonton is the fastest growing city in the country. Edmonton is home to 1,346,000 People; one-bedroom apartment rent is $1,232 in the downtown area. A monthly bus pass would cost around $94.25
Quality Of Life Index: 176.74
Purchasing Power Index: 133.73
Safety Index: 58.71
Health Care Index: 76.36
Climate Index: 32.11
Cost of Living Index: 72.22
Property Price to Income Ratio: 4.51
Traffic Commute Time Index: 34.53
Pollution Index: 27.53
3. Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the center of Canada’s oil industry. Calgary is home to 1,392,609 People; one-bedroom apartment rent is $1,77.08 in the downtown area. A monthly bus pass would cost around $101.00
Quality Of Life Index: 188.25
Purchasing Power Index: 151.27
Safety Index: 68.07
Health Care Index: 74.02
Climate Index: 33.09
Cost of Living Index: 72.03
Property Price to Income Ratio: 4.63
Traffic Commute Time Index: 36.25
Pollution Index: 25.45
2. Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, sits on the craggy southern end of Vancouver Island. Victoria is home to 365,000 People; one-bedroom apartment rent is $1,323.61 in the downtown area. A monthly bus pass would cost around $85.00
Quality Of Life Index: 196.24
Purchasing Power Index: 114.39
Safety Index: 66.64
Health Care Index: 67.07
Climate Index: 92.52
Cost of Living Index: 70.08
Property Price to Income Ratio: 7.10
Traffic Commute Time Index: 31.28
Pollution Index: 16.15
1. Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montreal. Ottawa is home to 1,323,783 People; one-bedroom apartment rent is $1,230.00 in the downtown area. A monthly bus pass would cost around $113.75
Quality Of Life Index: 201.43
Purchasing Power Index: 147.79
Safety Index: 75.48
Health Care Index: 73.81
Climate Index: 44.46
Cost of Living Index: 65.77
Property Price to Income Ratio: 5.26
Traffic Commute Time Index: 34.39
Pollution Index: 16.10
