Rocky Mountain House, AB Cost of Living

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
39%
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 Rocky Mountain House Alberta National
Cost of living9297100
Groceries104102100
Health care105101100
Housing6178100
Transportation9696100
Utilities113122100
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 Rocky Mountain House is 6% lower than the Alberta average
  • The cost of living in Rocky Mountain House is 8% lower than the national average
  • Rocky Mountain House housing is 39% lower than the national average
  • Alberta general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Alberta state income tax is 19% higher than the national average

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