Is Rosemont Expensive?

Montreal, Canada

-5% vs Montreal avg

Living in Rosemont, Montreal

Rosemont is a moderately-priced area within Montreal, with a cost of living index of 49.5 — that is -5% compared to the Montreal average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$1,801/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 Rosemont, housing takes up roughly 43% 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$72,028 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Rosemont

Salaries in Rosemont reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 49.5:

After tax and deductions of 36.8% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$72,028 would be roughly C$45,522/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

49.5
COLI Index
0.95x
vs City Avg
C$1,801
Est. 1BR Rent
#8
of 24 Areas
36.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Rosemont

Estimated annual deductions on a C$50,264 salary in Rosemont, Montreal (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
CPP + EI
6.8%
Provincial Tax (Québec)
15%
Total Deductions: 36.8%
Est. Take-Home: C$31,767/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $37,125
London GBP £31,949
Dubai AED AED 185,766

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 Rosemont:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rosemont expensive in Montreal?

Rosemont is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Montreal. It costs about -5% less than the city average, ranking #8 out of 24 neighborhoods.

How does Rosemont compare to the Montreal average?

The cost of living in Rosemont is below the Montreal average. With a multiplier of 0.95x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -5% 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.