Tuktoyaktuk, NT Cost of Living

A+
0%
Overall NAT. AVG.
15%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
19%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
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 Tuktoyaktuk Northwest Territories National
Cost of living100105100
Groceries115118100
Health care95105100
Housing8164100
Transportation96102100
Utilities129229100
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 Tuktoyaktuk is 4% lower than the Northwest Territories average
  • The cost of living in Tuktoyaktuk is equal to the national average
  • Tuktoyaktuk housing is 19% lower than the national average
  • Northwest Territories general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Northwest Territories state income tax is 30% lower than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Tuktoyaktuk

See all the best places to live around Tuktoyaktuk

Compare Tuktoyaktuk, NT Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Tuktoyaktuk?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Tuktoyaktuk?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Tuktoyaktuk poll results

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Northwest Territories Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Northwest Territories 0% 5%

      Northwest Territories Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Northwest Territories 5.9% 14.05%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Tuktoyaktuk, NT9491000.3%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Attica, MI949n/a 
      Henderson, MN949n/a 
      Camden, NC949n/a 
      Macy, NE949n/a 
      Old Field, NY949n/a 
      Tuktoyaktuk, NT9491000.3%
      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2020 and was released from Statistics Canada.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026