Looking for a fresh start in a new Oshawa 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 Oshawa 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 15,589
-7%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 110
7% lower than Oshawa
Population 215
-7%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 110
7% lower than Oshawa
Population 518
-6%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 110
6% lower than Oshawa
Population 12,250
-4%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 110
4% lower than Oshawa
Population 13,816
-4%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 110
4% lower than Oshawa
Population 15,167
-4%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 110
4% lower than Oshawa
Population 17,345
-3%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 110
3% lower than Oshawa
Population 6,263
-3%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 110
3% lower than Oshawa
Population 1,785
-2%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 110
2% lower than Oshawa
Population 4,687
-1%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 110
1% lower than Oshawa