Get the Facts
Inter-Provincial Comparison of Annual Personal Costs and
Taxes
Manitoba remains one of the most affordable provinces in which
to live with among the lowest costs for:
Take a quick look at this information and you’ll discover
why when it comes to choosing a place to build your future, there
really is no place like home.
Housing Costs –
House prices in Manitoba are among the lowest in the country, and
a recently-produced independent study shows that housing prices
in Winnipeg are more affordable than in any other large Canadian
city. This means more young couples can buy their own homes, compared
to other Canadian cities like Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.
Cost of Living –
Winnipeggers enjoy an extremely affordable cost of living and some
of the most competitive retail prices in the country.
AFFORDABILITY OF HOUSES IN CANADIAN CITIES
| Market |
 |
Average House Price |
| Winnipeg |
|
$154,607 |
| Quebec |
|
$160,508 |
| Montreal |
|
$236,522 |
| Edmonton |
|
$250,915 |
| Hamilton |
|
$248,754 |
| Ottawa |
|
$257,418 |
| Calgary |
|
$346,673 |
| Toronto |
|
$352,388 |
| Vancouver |
|
$509,876 |
Source: CMHC Housing Market Outlook, Second Quarter 2007
Manitoba Credit Ratings March 2007
| Moody’s Investors Service |
|
Aa1 |
| Standard and Poor’s |
|
AA- |
| Dominion Bond Rating Service |
|
A (high) |
*Latest information available as of June 26th, 2007.
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