Orillia, ON Cost of Living

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
15%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
3%
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 Orillia Ontario National
Cost of living108113100
Groceries115110100
Health care106104100
Housing97123100
Transportation105104100
Utilities132121100
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 Orillia is 4% lower than the Ontario average
  • The cost of living in Orillia is 8% higher than the national average
  • Orillia housing is 3% lower than the national average
  • Ontario general sales tax is 33% higher than the national average
  • Ontario state income tax is 40% lower than the national average

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      Ontario Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Ontario 8% 13%

      Ontario Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Ontario 5.05% 13.16%

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