Edmonton is more than just a well-sized city. It’s the capital of Alberta, and home to the beautiful
North Saskatchewan River, the Edmonton Oilers, plenty of indoor attractions, festivals and more. But what is it really like living here? Is it affordable, or a good place to raise a family? According to
MoveHub, it’s one of the best places to live in Canada!
Edmonton is more than just a well-sized city. It’s the capital of Alberta, and home to the beautiful
North Saskatchewan River, the Edmonton Oilers, plenty of indoor attractions, festivals and more. But what is it really like living here? Is Edmonton affordable? A good place to raise a family? Is moving in Edmonton a good idea? According to
MoveHub, it’s one of the best places to live in Canada!
MoveHub has stated that Edmonton is a
great city for families, and has ranked its livability in the chart below, scoring high in almost every category.
Source: MoveHub.com
Because our city is a great place for families, here are some key points to know about living in Edmonton:
Low Home Prices
In comparison to bigger cities, like Vancouver and Toronto, Edmonton’s home prices are some of the best across Canada. For example, our
Toronto model (2191 sq. ft., 4 bed, 3 bath) costs
$573,000*, and a similar home in Toronto would have a starting price of
$1 million dollars.
Low Taxes
It’s no secret that Alberta has low taxes, but you don’t realize how much you save until you’re living in it yourself! With only 5% GST tax and no PST tax, you can budget better and save money on your purchases.
Entertainment Galore
It’s good to have fun with your family — and Edmonton is the place to do it. With West Edmonton Mall, the second largest indoor mall in North America that boasts a waterpark, amusement park, bowling, escape rooms, mini golf, go-karting and more, you’ll always have something to explore. Plus, Edmonton is known as Festival city, meaning you can always have a blast with your family no matter the season.
Education System
River Valley Exploring
We’ve mentioned it
many times before, but Edmonton is home to the gorgeous river valley, with over 160 KM worth of trails to explore!
Cold Winters, Beautiful Summers
There’s no denying it — Alberta gets cold in the winter time. And some love the cold weather! But what gets most of us through those less-than-ideal winter days is the gorgeous summers we have here. Edmonton summers can get to 30+ degrees, and there are plenty of areas to explore in the sunshine!
Edmonton is a great place to find the perfect home for your family and begin living a life where you can afford to indulge. With your extra savings living in this province, you can adjust to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted and successfully plan for your future.
*Pricing for Rosewood at Secord community.