Central Coast C, BC Cost of Living

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
7%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2025 and was released from Statistics Canada.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Central Coast C British Columbia National
Cost of living108117100
Groceries106106100
Health care100100100
Housing107139100
Transportation103103100
Utilities105105100
Lifestyle & Entertainmentn/an/an/a
Household Itemsn/an/an/a
Education & Childcaren/an/an/a

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Central Coast C is 8% lower than the British Columbia average
  • The cost of living in Central Coast C is 8% higher than the national average
  • Central Coast C housing is 7% higher than the national average
  • British Columbia general sales tax is 17% higher than the national average
  • British Columbia state income tax is 40% lower than the national average

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      British Columbia Sales Tax

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      British Columbia 7% 12%

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      British Columbia 5.06% 16.8%

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2020 and was released from Statistics Canada.
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