Toronto vs Ottawa
Side-by-side comparison of real estate markets, demographics, and cost of living.
Market Overview
TorontoMetricOttawa
Benchmark Price (MLS® HPI)
Toronto:$908K
Benchmark Price (MLS® HPI)
Ottawa:$624K
Benchmark Change (1 Year)
Toronto:-3.8%
Benchmark Change (1 Year)
Ottawa:—
Days on Market (board)
Toronto:33 days (average)
Days on Market (board)
Ottawa:—
Source
Toronto:Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, September 2026
Source
Ottawa:Ottawa Real Estate Board, September 2026
Cost of Living
TorontoMetricOttawa
Avg 2BR Rent
Toronto:$2,650/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
Ottawa:$2,400/mo
Rent source
Toronto:StatsCan Asking Rents (Rental Platforms), Toronto CMA
Rent source
Ottawa:StatsCan Asking Rents (Rental Platforms), Ottawa - Gatineau (Ontario part) CMA