Looking for a fresh start in a new St. Catharines 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 St. Catharines 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 4,767
-2%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 108
2% lower than St. Catharines
Population 1,366
-2%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 108
2% lower than St. Catharines
Population 6,888
-2%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 108
2% lower than St. Catharines
Population 5,648
-1%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 108
1% lower than St. Catharines
Population 7,889
-1%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 108
1% lower than St. Catharines
Population 1,890
-1%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 108
1% lower than St. Catharines
Population 6,945
-1%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 108
1% lower than St. Catharines
Population 3,033
1%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 108
1% higher than St. Catharines
Population 7,916
1%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 108
1% higher than St. Catharines
Population 5,702
1%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 108
1% higher than St. Catharines