Low-income Montrealers hit hard by rising housing costs

Quebec

2022/12/02

The lack of affordable housing and increased costs have put a heavy financial burden on low-income earners. For 21% of the poorest Montrealers, housing costs represent 80% of their income. Also, the avg rent ↑ 19% for occupied units and ↑ 30% for unoccupied units. Moreover, the cost of living is cutting into necessities like food.