Strathcona D (Oyster Bay - Buttle Lake), British Columbia Cost Of Living

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7%

Overall NAT. AVG.

6%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

4%

Housing NAT. AVG.

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	Strathcona D (Oyster Bay - Buttle Lake)	British Columbia	National
Cost of living	107	117	100
Groceries	106	106	100
Health care	100	100	100
Housing	104	139	100
Transportation	103	103	100
Utilities	105	105	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	n/a	n/a	n/a
Household Items	n/a	n/a	n/a
Education & Childcare	n/a	n/a	n/a

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Strathcona D (Oyster Bay - Buttle Lake) is 9% lower than the British Columbia average
The cost of living in Strathcona D (Oyster Bay - Buttle Lake) is 7% higher than the national average
Strathcona D (Oyster Bay - Buttle Lake) housing is 4% higher than the national average
British Columbia general sales tax is 17% higher than the national average
British Columbia state income tax is 40% lower than the national average

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Price difference in compared to

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
British Columbia	7%	12%

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
British Columbia	5.06%	16.8%

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Campbell River, BC	36,740	109	8.6%
Quinsam 12, BC	353	110	9.7%
Homalco 9, BC	230	110	9.8%
Strathcona D (Oyster Bay - Buttle Lake), BC	4,992	107	6.6%

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Phoenix Lake, CA	4,992	n/a
Mayville, WI	4,992	n/a
Avondale, LA	4,990	n/a
Tucumcari, NM	4,994	n/a
Rochester, WA	4,994	n/a
Strathcona D (Oyster Bay - Buttle Lake), BC	4,992	107	6.6%

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