Is moving from Toronto to Vancouver actually more expensive for homeowners?

May 20, 2026

Moving from the GTA to Langley, BC, may increase monthly non-recoverable expenses by about 10-20%. Groceries and dining out cost more in BC, with grocery bills rising around 10%. Utilities are cheaper due to lower hydro rates, but home insurance is higher due to earthquake risk. Gas prices are higher, though auto insurance may be cheaper. A household income of $180,000 to $210,000 is needed to live comfortably in the Greater Vancouver Area.

Continue to full article

Which Homes Can You Afford?

See Your Options

How Much Is Your Home Worth?

Find My Home Value

Linda McClean

+1-416-579-4328

Sotheby's Intl Realty Can

North York, Ontario

"I believe that your home should be your Sanctuary. It should be where good times are had, families and friends connect and memories are made. It's where you should feel safe and secure, where laughter is heard and hugs are felt. Whether you pursue your dreams on the golf course, ski hill, or sidewalk cafe, it's your soft place to land. I promise to find you and your family, that sanctuary." Before her career in real estate, it was the media business where Linda earned her stripes working as a sales and marketing executive starting at CTV followed by CityTV then spending the bulk of her career helping both Blue Chip and large retail clients grow their brands by partnering with HGTV, Global TV and all the rest of Corus' radio, digital and television assets. Her experience growing her clients' businesses through marketing gives Linda a definite advantage when selling your home as she not only understands what motivates buyers but also knows how to reach them in the most effective

Which Homes Can You Afford?

See Your Options

How Much Is Your Home Worth?

Find My Home Value