Looking for a fresh start in a new Kitchener 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 Kitchener 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 10,609
-7%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 109
7% lower than Kitchener
Population 9,108
-7%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 109
7% lower than Kitchener
Population 7,263
-6%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 109
6% lower than Kitchener
Population 3,651
-6%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 109
6% lower than Kitchener
Population 443
-6%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 109
6% lower than Kitchener
Population 2,310
-5%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 109
5% lower than Kitchener
Population 3,027
-5%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 109
5% lower than Kitchener
Population 5,610
-5%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 109
5% lower than Kitchener
Population 1,656
-5%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 109
5% lower than Kitchener
Population 10,533
-5%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 109
5% lower than Kitchener