11 Cheapest Places to Live in Canada

6) Kelowna

In southern British Columbia sits Kelowna, a city of 127,380 residents over an area of 81.78 square miles. The median age of the people living here is 43 years old. The cost of living in this city is 32.72% cheaper than NYC, meaning that things are pretty affordable. The median income in Kelowna is slightly above that of British Columbia overall, at 25,134 Canadian dollars. Additionally, the unemployment rate is relatively low, at 4.8%. Some of the most common occupations are those in the fields of sales and service, business, and trade. Kelowna is a large tourist city, drawing visitors especially towards its downtown district, which is home to parks, beaches, restaurants, shops, and more. Unfortunately, this city does have a high crime rate, but that is mostly due to property crimes rather than violent ones. The most common religious group among residents is Protestants, although large segments of the population are either Catholic or have no religious affiliation, and smaller segments practice other faiths.