11 Cheapest Places to Live in Canada

2) Kitchener

Kitchener, a city with over 233,000 residents, sits in southern Ontario, Canada. The city is relatively affordable, having a cost of living index of 62.89 compared to New York City’s base of 100. The population density is much higher in Kitchener than in nearby towns, at just over 1,600 people per square mile. The median age of residents is 37.1 years old. Much of Kitchener’s industry lies in the manufacturing business, and therefore many people work in the more industrial areas. In recent years, work has been done in the downtown area to improve livability for residents, such as widening streets and introducing elements to help the environment, including planter beds capable of filtering water. Kitchener has many schools available for children, has a library and shopping malls, and is also near a skiing resort.