Looking for a fresh start in a new Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat 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 2,923
4%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 92
4% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 1,950
5%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 92
5% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 807
6%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 92
6% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 6,188
6%
Cost of Living Index 98 vs 92
6% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 3,308
7%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 92
7% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 6,188
7%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 92
7% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 264
9%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 92
9% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 654
10%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 92
10% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 2,016
12%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 92
12% higher than Medicine Hat
Population 2,073
12%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 92
12% higher than Medicine Hat