Hay River, NT Cost of Living

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11%
Overall NAT. AVG.
18%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
16%
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 Hay River Northwest Territories National
Cost of living111105100
Groceries118118100
Health care105105100
Housing8464100
Transportation102102100
Utilities229229100
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 Hay River is 6% higher than the Northwest Territories average
  • The cost of living in Hay River is 11% higher than the national average
  • Hay River housing is 16% lower than the national average
  • Northwest Territories general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Northwest Territories state income tax is 30% lower than the national average

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      Northwest Territories Sales Tax

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      Northwest Territories Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Northwest Territories 5.9% 14.05%

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