Is Lachine Expensive?

Montreal, Canada

-25% vs Montreal avg

Living in Lachine, Montreal

Lachine is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Montreal, with a cost of living index of 39.1 — that is -25% compared to the Montreal average. Ranked #22 of 24, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$1,422/month, compared to a range of C$1,365 in Longueuil to C$2,464 in Westmount.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Lachine, housing takes up roughly 34% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately C$56,864 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Lachine

Salaries in Lachine reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 39.1:

After tax and deductions of 36.8% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$56,864 would be roughly C$35,938/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

39.1
COLI Index
0.75x
vs City Avg
C$1,422
Est. 1BR Rent
#22
of 24 Areas
36.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Lachine

Estimated annual deductions on a C$39,704 salary in Lachine, Montreal (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
CPP + EI
6.8%
Provincial Tax (Québec)
15%
Total Deductions: 36.8%
Est. Take-Home: C$25,093/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Lachine would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $29,325
London GBP £25,237
Dubai AED AED 146,736

Other Neighborhoods in Montreal

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Westmount 67.7 1.30x +30%
Old Montreal 63.6 1.22x +22%
Outremont 62.5 1.20x +20%
Plateau Mont-Royal 61.5 1.18x +18%
Griffintown 59.9 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Lachine:

Beitou, Taipei Ottakring (16th), Vienna Liesing (23rd), Vienna Hernals (17th), Vienna Saint-Isidore, Nice Donaustadt (22nd), Vienna

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lachine expensive in Montreal?

Lachine is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Montreal. It costs about -25% less than the city average, ranking #22 out of 24 neighborhoods.

How does Lachine compare to the Montreal average?

The cost of living in Lachine is well below the Montreal average. With a multiplier of 0.75x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -25% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Statistics Canada · Canada Revenue Agency · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.