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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
15%
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 Rush Lake Saskatchewan National
Cost of living10192100
Groceries106106100
Health care9595100
Housing8555100
Transportation9797100
Utilities132132100
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 Rush Lake is 10% higher than the Saskatchewan average
  • The cost of living in Rush Lake is 1% higher than the national average
  • Rush Lake housing is 15% lower than the national average
  • Saskatchewan general sales tax is equal to the national average
  • Saskatchewan state income tax is 24% higher than the national average

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      Saskatchewan Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Saskatchewan 6% 11%

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      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Saskatchewan 10.5% 14.5%

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      Excelsior No. 166, SK7391011.1%
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      Rush Lake, SK481010.9%

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