This section will give you a summary of the cost of living in Halton:
Average Rental Prices:
Housing and rental accommodation costs within Halton (Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills) vary between and within these cities. Costs will vary for a number of reasons such as the size of the property, the size and type of housing unit, its location, and its closeness to facilities and services.
| Type of Apartment |
| Municipailty | Bachelor | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom |
| Oakville | $886 | $1099 | $1,281 | 1,480 |
| Burlington | $932 | $1,023 | $1,148 | $1,362 |
| Milton | $703 | $929 | $1,090 | 1,377 |
| Halton Hills | $703 | $929 | $1,090 | $1,377 |
Average Price for Buying a House:
| Type of House |
| Municipailty | Bachelor | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom |
| Oakville | $703,787 | $444,333 | $360,222 | 349,660 |
| Burlington | $556,633 | $392,000 | $276,900 | $275,733 |
| Milton | $508,997 | $386,231 | - | $276,333 |
| Halton Hills | $456,558 | $366,450 | - | $227,833 |
Food Costs
In 2010 the average food cost per month was$742 (family of four).
Other Living Costs
| Cell Phone Package (one month) | $40-60 |
| Internet Connection (high speed, one month) | $40 |
| Fast Food Meal (hamburger, soft drink, french fries) | $4 - $10 per person |
| Average Restaurant Meal | $10 - $25+ per person |
| Coffee from Specialty Coffee Shop | $2.00 |
| Gas/Petrol | $1.15 - $1.50 per litre |
| Movie | $13 - $20 |