💸 Cost of living · Alberta
Cost of living in Medicine Hat 2026
Renting a two-bedroom apartment in Medicine Hat costs about $1,217 a month (CMHC, October 2025). That is about 18% of the median household income of $80,000.
2-bedroom rent$1,217CMHC, Oct 2025
1-bedroom rent$1,120
Median household income$80,0002020, before tax
Rent as share of income18%2-bedroom × 12 ÷ median income
Regular gas—Not surveyed
Inflation+3.6%Alberta
Owners' monthly costs$1,120median, 2021
Median home value$300,0002021 Census
Rent by apartment size
Grocery prices in Alberta
| Eggs, 1 dozen | $5.19 |
| Milk, 4 litres | $6.61 |
| White bread, 675 grams | $3.61 |
| Ground beef, per kilogram | $18.19 |
| Chicken breasts, per kilogram | $15.55 |
| Bananas, per kilogram | $2.08 |
| Roasted or ground coffee, 340 grams | $9.21 |
| Butter, 454 grams | $5.83 |
Sources: CMHC Rental Market Survey; Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0061-01; Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0245-01; Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0001-01; Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0004-01
FAQ
Questions
What is the cost of living in Medicine Hat?
In Medicine Hat, the average two-bedroom rent is $1,217 a month and a one-bedroom is $1,120 (CMHC, October 2025). The median household income is $80,000 (2021 Census).
How much do you need to live in Medicine Hat?
A common rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of income on housing. At $1,217 a month for a two-bedroom, that means a household income of about $48,680 a year.