Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL Cost of Living

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Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
17%
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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay Newfoundland and Labrador National
Cost of living10087100
Groceries105112100
Health care9696100
Housing8350100
Transportation92102100
Utilities140138100
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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay is 15% higher than the Newfoundland and Labrador average
  • The cost of living in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is equal to the national average
  • Happy Valley-Goose Bay housing is 17% lower than the national average
  • Newfoundland and Labrador general sales tax is 67% higher than the national average
  • Newfoundland and Labrador state income tax is 3% higher than the national average

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      Newfoundland and Labrador Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Newfoundland and Labrador 10% 15%

      Newfoundland and Labrador Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Newfoundland and Labrador 8.7% 18.3%

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