Looking for a fresh start in a new Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 4,007
-9%
Cost of Living Index 94 vs 104
9% lower than Ottawa
Population 9,605
-9%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 104
9% lower than Ottawa
Population 5,975
-5%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 104
5% lower than Ottawa
Population 3,026
-5%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 104
5% lower than Ottawa
Population 6,329
-5%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 104
5% lower than Ottawa
Population 3,702
-5%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 104
5% lower than Ottawa
Population 12,151
-4%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 104
4% lower than Ottawa
Population 8,040
-4%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 104
4% lower than Ottawa
Population 11,307
-4%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 104
4% lower than Ottawa
Population 18,469
-4%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 104
4% lower than Ottawa