$70,000 is $5,400 more than the average yearly salary of $64,600 in Calgary. A salary of $70,000 per year means that you would be taking home about $52,422 per year after taxes, or $4,368 per month to pay for things like housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment. The average household income in Calgary is $129,000.
Updated: January 1, 2024
Average Cost of Living per Month in Calgary
The average cost of living in Calgary is $3,660/month for a single person who rents.This average is based on many factors including the cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment.
Average cost of living
$3,660/month
Monthly net income of $70,000/year
$4,368/month
Average total income in 2020
$64,600
Average total household income in 2020
$129,000
Average Salary in Calgary
The average salary in Calgary is $64,600, which is 18.6% higher than the Canadian average salary of $54,450. A person making $70,000 a year in Calgary makes 8.4% more than the average working person in Calgary and will take home about $52,422.
Cost of Living Calculator
Below are the details used to generate the average Cost of Living for Calgary. Change the inputs to match your lifestyle and see how it compares to the average cost of living and a salary of $70,000.
Renter
Homeowner
Housing
The average monthly cost of rental housing in Calgary is $1,588.
$0$5,000
Transit
Driver
Transportation
The average monthly cost for a driver in Calgary is $577.
$0$1,000
Groceries
The average person spends $489 on groceries per month in Calgary.
$0$1,500
Utilities
The average monthly cost of utilities in Calgary is $250.
$0$600
Leisure & Entertainment
The average person in Calgary spends $201 on leisure & entertainment per month.
$0$1,000
Clothing
The average person in Calgary spends $48 on clothing per month.
$0$500
Restaurants
The average person in Calgary spends $357 on restaurants per month.
$0$1,000
Other
The average person in Calgary spends $150 on miscellaneous goods and services per month.
$0$2,000
General Disclaimer: This tool is designed for approximation purposes only and should not be used to replace a legal or accounting authority. To simplify the process, some variables are assumed to calculate the numbers included on this page. The results of this calculator should not be relied upon to determine career or tax decisions.
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Disclaimer: These numbers estimate what it costs to live in Calgary based on Numbeo data. People can live in the city for much less, while others may need much more to fund their lifestyle.
Your cost of living
$3,660/month
Monthly net income of $70,000/year
$4,368/month
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10. Hinton, Alberta
Avg. Salary$60,600
Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,881
Avg. Cost of Living$3,470
Affordability Index
111.83%
11. Calgary, Alberta
Avg. Salary$64,600
Avg. Monthly Net pay$4,091
Avg. Cost of Living$3,660
Affordability Index
111.77%
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,894
Avg. Cost of Living$3,496
Affordability Index
111.38%
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,899
Avg. Cost of Living$3,516
Affordability Index
110.89%
14. Airdrie, Alberta
Avg. Salary$61,150
Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,910
Avg. Cost of Living$3,552
Affordability Index
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Affordability Index
109.22%
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Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
Affordability Index
108.64%
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,844
Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
Affordability Index
107.75%
Avg. Salary$59,750
Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,836
Avg. Cost of Living$3,692
Affordability Index
103.89%
Avg. Salary$59,650
Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,830
Avg. Cost of Living$3,722
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102.91%
Avg. Salary$53,650
Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,503
Avg. Cost of Living$3,416
Affordability Index
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,517
Avg. Cost of Living$3,447
Affordability Index
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Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
Affordability Index
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Affordability Index
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,448
Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
Affordability Index
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,393
Avg. Cost of Living$3,577
Affordability Index
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,331
Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
Affordability Index
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Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
Affordability Index
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Affordability Index
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,239
Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
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Avg. Cost of Living$3,567
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Affordability Index
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Avg. Monthly Net pay$3,318
Avg. Cost of Living$3,747
Affordability Index
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The Affordability Index is based on a single, non-homeowner, who owns a car.
CareerBeacon obtains its data from 3rd party services and cannot verify its accuracy. The information contained on this page is intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace legal authority. The information contained in the demographic reports should not be relied upon for determining career and/or relocation decisions.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Avg. Monthly Net pay | Avg. Cost of Living | Affordability Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 1 | St. Albert, Alberta | $68,800 | $4,299 | $3,336 | 12886 128.87% |
02 2 | Cochrane, Alberta | $66,800 | $4,207 | $3,421 | 12298 122.98% |
03 3 | Canmore, Alberta | $72,800 | $4,531 | $3,721 | 12175 121.76% |
04 4 | Cold Lake, Alberta | $65,100 | $4,117 | $3,394 | 12130 121.31% |
05 5 | Edmonton, Alberta | $56,800 | $3,680 | $3,088 | 11917 119.17% |
06 6 | Okotoks, Alberta | $64,400 | $4,080 | $3,429 | 11898 118.99% |
07 7 | Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta | $66,400 | $4,186 | $3,614 | 11582 115.83% |
08 8 | Lethbridge, Alberta | $52,500 | $3,436 | $2,991 | 11489 114.89% |
09 9 | Red Deer, Alberta | $55,250 | $3,595 | $3,147 | 11423 114.23% |
10 10 | Hinton, Alberta | $60,600 | $3,881 | $3,470 | 11183 111.83% |
11 11 | Calgary, Alberta | $64,600 | $4,091 | $3,660 | 11176 111.77% |
12 12 | Peace River, Alberta | $60,850 | $3,894 | $3,496 | 11137 111.38% |
13 13 | Spruce Grove, Alberta | $60,950 | $3,899 | $3,516 | 11089 110.89% |
14 14 | Airdrie, Alberta | $61,150 | $3,910 | $3,552 | 11006 110.07% |
15 15 | Whitecourt, Alberta | $60,250 | $3,862 | $3,536 | 10922 109.22% |
16 16 | Athabasca, Alberta | $60,500 | $3,875 | $3,567 | 10864 108.64% |
17 17 | High Level, Alberta | $59,900 | $3,844 | $3,567 | 10775 107.75% |
18 18 | Slave Lake, Alberta | $59,750 | $3,836 | $3,692 | 10389 103.89% |
19 19 | Grande Prairie, Alberta | $59,650 | $3,830 | $3,722 | 10291 102.91% |
20 20 | Saint Paul, Alberta | $53,650 | $3,503 | $3,416 | 10253 102.54% |
21 21 | Bonnyville, Alberta | $53,900 | $3,517 | $3,447 | 10203 102.03% |
22 22 | Beaverlodge, Alberta | $55,250 | $3,595 | $3,556 | 10109 101.09% |
23 23 | Strathmore, Alberta | $54,950 | $3,578 | $3,567 | 10029 100.3% |
24 24 | Drayton Valley, Alberta | $54,600 | $3,557 | $3,567 | 09973 99.73% |
25 25 | Medicine Hat, Alberta | $52,250 | $3,422 | $3,438 | 09953 99.53% |
26 26 | Lacombe, Alberta | $52,700 | $3,448 | $3,567 | 09666 96.66% |
27 27 | Camrose, Alberta | $51,750 | $3,393 | $3,577 | 09485 94.86% |
28 28 | Brooks, Alberta | $50,680 | $3,331 | $3,567 | 09339 93.4% |
29 29 | Stettler, Alberta | $49,960 | $3,290 | $3,567 | 09223 92.23% |
30 30 | Drumheller, Alberta | $52,050 | $3,410 | $3,734 | 09133 91.33% |
31 31 | Barrhead, Alberta | $49,080 | $3,239 | $3,567 | 09081 90.81% |
32 32 | Vegreville, Alberta | $48,920 | $3,230 | $3,567 | 09055 90.55% |
33 33 | Three Hills, Alberta | $45,960 | $3,059 | $3,455 | 08854 88.55% |
34 34 | Sundre, Alberta | $50,440 | $3,318 | $3,747 | 08854 88.54% |
35 35 | Banff, Alberta | $51,000 | $3,350 | $3,808 | 08797 87.97% |
36 36 | Pincher Creek, Alberta | $50,640 | $3,329 | $3,789 | 08786 87.86% |
The Affordability Index is based on a single, non-homeowner, who owns a car.
CareerBeacon obtains its data from 3rd party services and cannot verify its accuracy. The information contained on this page is intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace legal authority. The information contained in the demographic reports should not be relied upon for determining career and/or relocation decisions.
