Most Affordable in British Columbia

Top 89 cities ranked by most affordable

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Most Affordable - British Columbia

1 Cariboo $250,000
2 Cariboo A $300,000
3 Dawson Creek $300,000
4 Trail $310,000
5 Kitimat $348,000
6 Fort St. John $348,000
7 Peace River B $376,000
8 Cranbrook $380,000
9 Prince Rupert $400,000
10 Central Kootenay H $400,000
11 Duncan $400,000
12 Smithers $400,000
13 Merritt $400,000
14 Kimberley $400,000
15 Castlegar $400,000
16 Port Alberni $400,000
17 Prince George $400,000
18 Terrace $420,000
19 Oliver $452,000
20 Powell River $452,000
21 Armstrong $500,000
22 Bulkley-Nechako A $500,000
23 Salmon Arm $500,000
24 Peace River C $500,000
25 Vernon $524,000
26 Langley $548,000
27 Ladysmith $552,000
28 Tsinstikeptum 10 $560,468
29 Garden City $560,468
30 Courtenay $572,000
31 East Kootenay C $576,000
32 Nelson $580,000
33 Columbia-Shuswap C $600,000
34 North Cowichan $600,000
35 Nanaimo F $600,000
36 Nanaimo $600,000
37 Strathcona $600,000
38 Parksville $600,000
39 Hope $600,000
40 Southern Gulf Islands $600,000
41 Spallumcheen $640,000
42 Fernie $645,000
43 Sooke $650,000
44 Kent $650,000
45 Summerland $650,000
46 Nanaimo A $685,000
47 Revelstoke $695,000
48 Cowichan Valley B $700,000
49 Peachland $700,000
50 New Westminster $700,000
51 Comox Valley A $725,000
52 Kelowna $725,000
53 Qualicum Beach $725,000
54 Langford $730,000
55 Comox Valley C $750,000
56 Nanaimo G $750,000
57 Sidney $750,000
58 West Kelowna $750,000
59 Chilliwack $750,000
60 Cowichan Valley C $750,000
61 Victoria $750,000
62 Coldstream $755,000
63 Saltspring Island $800,000
64 View Royal $800,000
65 Comox Valley B $800,000
66 Colwood $800,000
67 Lake Country $800,000
68 Abbotsford $850,000
69 Pitt Meadows $890,000
70 White Rock $900,000
71 Port Coquitlam $900,000
72 Central Saanich $900,000
73 Nanaimo E $900,000
74 Maple Ridge $900,000
75 Saanich $930,000
76 Burnaby $980,000
77 North Vancouver $990,000
78 Richmond $990,000
79 Surrey $1,000,000
80 Metchosin $1,000,000
81 Port Moody $1,000,000
82 Squamish $1,000,000
83 Metro Vancouver A $1,100,000
84 Delta $1,190,000
85 Whistler $1,200,000
86 North Saanich $1,200,000
87 Oak Bay $1,400,000
88 Vancouver $1,450,000
89 West Vancouver $2,500,000

The most affordable housing markets in British Columbia offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Cariboo has a median home value of just $250,000.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Cariboo, the median home costs just $250,000 - less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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