Halifax least affordable in Canada for transportation and housing, says RBC index
A new RBC cost-of-living index shows Halifax ranks lowest in affordability among Canadian cities when housing and transportation costs are combined. Households in Halifax are spending more than 100% of their disposable income on these two essentials, with transit access and car dependence both contributing to rising expenses. The index underscores the growing financial burden facing residents in mid-sized urban centres.
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