Is Cabbagetown Expensive?

Toronto, Canada

+5% vs Toronto avg

Living in Cabbagetown, Toronto

Cabbagetown is a moderately-priced area within Toronto, with a cost of living index of 65.4 — that is +5% compared to the Toronto average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #11 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$2,843/month, compared to a range of C$2,031 in Scarborough to C$3,520 in Yorkville.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Cabbagetown, housing takes up roughly 47% 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$113,729 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Cabbagetown

Salaries in Cabbagetown reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 65.4:

After tax and deductions of 31.8% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$113,729 would be roughly C$77,563/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

65.4
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
C$2,843
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 24 Areas
31.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Cabbagetown

Estimated annual deductions on a C$66,410 salary in Cabbagetown, Toronto (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
CPP + EI
6.8%
Provincial Tax (Ontario)
9.15%
Total Deductions: 31.8%
Est. Take-Home: C$45,276/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $49,050
London GBP £42,212
Dubai AED AED 245,436

Other Neighborhoods in Toronto

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Yorkville 81.0 1.30x +30%
Forest Hill 79.7 1.28x +28%
King West 76.0 1.22x +22%
Downtown Core 73.5 1.18x +18%
Distillery District 71.6 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Cabbagetown:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabbagetown expensive in Toronto?

Cabbagetown is near the city average for Toronto. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Cabbagetown compare to the Toronto average?

The cost of living in Cabbagetown is above the Toronto average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, 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.