Calgary vs Ottawa
Side-by-side comparison of real estate markets, demographics, and cost of living.
Market Overview
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Benchmark Price (MLS® HPI)
Calgary:$567K
Benchmark Price (MLS® HPI)
Ottawa:$624K
Benchmark Change (1 Year)
Calgary:-0.8%
Benchmark Change (1 Year)
Ottawa:—
Days on Market (board)
Calgary:—
Days on Market (board)
Ottawa:—
Source
Calgary:Calgary Real Estate Board, September 2026
Source
Ottawa:Ottawa Real Estate Board, September 2026
Cost of Living
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Avg 2BR Rent
Calgary:$1,890/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
Ottawa:$2,400/mo
Rent source
Calgary:StatsCan Asking Rents (Rental Platforms), Calgary CMA
Rent source
Ottawa:StatsCan Asking Rents (Rental Platforms), Ottawa - Gatineau (Ontario part) CMA