City vs city
Calgary vs London
Calgary is bigger (1,836,012 vs 633,002). Calgary has higher rent for a two-bedroom ($1,908 vs $1,645). Calgary has higher median household income ($100,000 vs $79,500). London has milder winters, with January averaging (-4.7°C vs -7.1°C). Calgary has longer commutes (24.2 min vs 20.8 min).
| Calgary | London | |
|---|---|---|
| People | ||
| Population (latest est.) | 1,836,012 | 633,002 |
| Growth since 2021 | +19.2% | +11.5% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.0 |
| Immigrants | 31.5% | 21.6% |
| Speak English & French | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25–64) | 41.2% | 32.1% |
| Money | ||
| Median household income | $100,000 | $79,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 9.1% |
| Inflation (CPI, 12 months) | +3.4% | — |
| Housing | ||
| Avg. 1-bedroom rent | $1,581 | $1,371 |
| Avg. 2-bedroom rent | $1,908 | $1,645 |
| Rent change, 5 years | +44.5% | +35.3% |
| Vacancy rate | 5.0% | 3.9% |
| Median home value | $460,000 | $548,000 |
| Homeowners | 70.5% | 62.6% |
| Spend 30%+ on housing | 22.5% | 22.3% |
| Getting around | ||
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 20.8 min |
| Take transit | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| Walk or bike | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Safety | ||
| Crime Severity Index | 61.7 | 66.0 |
| Climate | ||
| January average | -7.1°C | -4.7°C |
| July daily high | 23.1°C | 26.9°C |
| Snow per year | 129 cm | 119 cm |
| Precipitation per year | 419 mm | 993 mm |
Green marks the generally more favourable value where one exists. Census figures are from 2021; rent, jobs, prices and population are the latest releases.
Average temperature by month
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Two-bedroom rent over time
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