A popular province comparison for newcomers to Canada. Income tax, sales tax and average rent side by side, with sources.
| Province or territory | Effective Rate | Net Income | Total Tax | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | 20.3% | $63,799 | $16,201 | View details Nunavut |
| Northwest Territories | 22.4% | $62,108 | $17,892 | View details Northwest Territories |
| British Columbia | 23.6% | $61,157 | $18,843 | View details British Columbia |
| Yukon | 23.7% | $61,039 | $18,961 | View details Yukon |
| Alberta | 24.1% | $60,698 | $19,302 | View details Alberta |
| Ontario | 24.6% | $60,303 | $19,697 | View details Ontario |
| Saskatchewan | 26.2% | $59,022 | $20,978 | View details Saskatchewan |
| New Brunswick | 27.2% | $58,246 | $21,754 | View details New Brunswick |
| Manitoba | 27.2% | $58,228 | $21,772 | View details Manitoba |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 27.7% | $57,857 | $22,143 | View details Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Prince Edward Island | 28.3% | $57,335 | $22,665 | View details Prince Edward Island |
| Quebec | 28.7% | $57,012 | $22,988 | View details Quebec |
| Nova Scotia | 29.4% | $56,439 | $23,561 | View details Nova Scotia |
Annual savings by moving to Alberta
$395
$33/mo more in your pocket
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| Category | Ontario | Alberta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales tax rate | 13%HST 13% | 5%GST 5% | +8% |
| Sales tax on your spending | — | — | — |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $2,034/moToronto | $1,914/moCalgary | +$120 |
A positive difference means Alberta is cheaper. Rates apply to taxable goods and services.
Sales tax sources: GST/HST rates from the Canada Revenue Agency (canada.ca); BC PST from gov.bc.ca; Saskatchewan PST from saskatchewan.ca; Manitoba RST from gov.mb.ca; Quebec QST from Revenu Québec. Checked October 14, 2026.
Rent source: CMHC Rental Market Report, October 2025 survey. Average rent of purpose-built 2-bedroom apartments in the largest city CMHC lists for each province. CMHC reports by city, not by province. A dash means no official figure was found.
Tax and take-home figures: calculated in this app with 2026 federal and provincial rates.
Tax savings
$395
Sales tax savings
—
Rent savings
—
Total annual savings by living in Alberta
Rows that show a dash are left out of this total.
$395
5-year total
$1,974
10-year total
$3,949
Total tax in Ontario
$19,697
Total tax in Alberta
$19,302
Save in Alberta
$395
Net income in Ontario
$60,303
$5,025/mo
Net income in Alberta
$60,698
$5,058/mo
Tax figures are calculated for the 2026 tax year with CRA formulas. Sales tax rates and CMHC average rents are published figures; see the sources above. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.