Looking for a fresh start in a new Calgary neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 16,154
-14%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 101
14% lower than Calgary
Population 2,843
-14%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 101
14% lower than Calgary
Population 2,163
-13%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 101
13% lower than Calgary
Population 3,312
-13%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 101
13% lower than Calgary
Population 22,905
-13%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 101
13% lower than Calgary
Population 1,989
-13%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 101
13% lower than Calgary
Population 3,806
-5%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 101
5% lower than Calgary
Population 6,582
-5%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 101
5% lower than Calgary
Population 7,810
-5%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 101
5% lower than Calgary
Population 18,756
-5%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 101
5% lower than Calgary