Looking for a fresh start in a new Guelph 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 Guelph 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 10,984
-8%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 111
8% lower than Guelph
Population 12,306
-8%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 111
8% lower than Guelph
Population 12,319
-6%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 111
6% lower than Guelph
Population 19,180
-6%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 111
6% lower than Guelph
Population 4,767
-5%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 111
5% lower than Guelph
Population 3,543
-4%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 111
4% lower than Guelph
Population 8,980
-1%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 111
1% lower than Guelph
Population 7,578
0%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 111
equal to Guelph
Population 8,481
0%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 111
equal to Guelph