Is Mile End Expensive?

Montreal, Canada

+8% vs Montreal avg

Living in Mile End, Montreal

Mile End is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Montreal, with a cost of living index of 56.3 — that is +8% compared to the Montreal average. It ranks #6 out of 24 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$2,047/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 Mile End, housing takes up roughly 49% 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$81,885 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Mile End

Salaries in Mile End reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 56.3:

After tax and deductions of 36.9% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$81,885 would be roughly C$51,669/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

56.3
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
C$2,047
Est. 1BR Rent
#6
of 24 Areas
36.9%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Mile End

Estimated annual deductions on a C$57,169 salary in Mile End, Montreal (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
CPP + EI
6.8%
Provincial Tax (Québec)
15%
Total Deductions: 36.9%
Est. Take-Home: C$36,059/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $42,225
London GBP £36,338
Dubai AED AED 211,285

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 Mile End:

Wilmersdorf, Berlin Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels Place du Châtelain, Brussels Huangpu (The Bund), Shanghai Ohori, Fukuoka Imaizumi, Fukuoka

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mile End expensive in Montreal?

Mile End is near the city average for Montreal. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Mile End compare to the Montreal average?

The cost of living in Mile End is above the Montreal average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% 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.