Toronto vs Vancouver — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Toronto
Canada
COL Index
72
premium
Vancouver
Canada
COL Index
74
premium
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Toronto edges out Vancouver on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 72 vs 74 (premium vs premium). Vancouver scores higher on safety (null/100), and Vancouver wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Toronto takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Toronto
Vancouver
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
$2,000
$2,200
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$1,500
$1,650
NoodlePants COL Index
72
74
Safety Score
—
—
Internet Speed
—
—
Nomad Score
—
—
Healthcare Score
—
—
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