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Cost of living in Waterloo
The cost of living in Waterloo is significantly more affordable than a larger city like Toronto. Waterloo residents, for instance, pay 36% less for rent, 37% less for groceries, and 27% less on overall consumer goods than residents of Toronto.
Cost of Living Comparison: Waterloo vs. Toronto
Kitchener-Waterloo Cost of Living
Real Estate
The median home price in Waterloo is $418,000, compared to $699,000 in Toronto. Waterloo residents only pay about $2,116 per month on average for a three-bedroom apartment in the city’s centre, while a comparable apartment in Toronto would cost around $3,464 per month.
Waterloo Real Estate Market
Homes for Sale in Waterloo
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Hospitals
The Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, about 1.2 km from Waterloo’s center, is the largest hospital nearby. Grand River has 574 beds and 15 clinical programs including emergency care, cancer care, childbirth, children’s health, and more.
Grand River Hospital
Hospitals in Waterloo Region
Transportation
Grand River Transit provides bus transportation along more than 50 routes throughout Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Elmira, St. Jacobs, and New Hamburg. The Region of Waterloo International Airport provides nonstop flights to four destinations, including Toronto Island and the Dominican Republic.
Grand River Transit
Region of Waterloo International Airport
Schools
The children of Waterloo are served by the Waterloo Region District School Board, which serves more than 64,000 students in over 121 schools. Conestoga College’s Waterloo campus offers a range of programs like hospitality and culinary arts training and skilled trades and apprenticeship. Wilfrid Laurier University prides itself on getting students involved in the community with 3,000 volunteer opportunities hosted by the students’ union. University of Waterloo is in the heart of Waterloo Region and is known for being the most innovative university in Canada.
Waterloo Region District School Board
Conestoga College
Wilfrid Laurier University
University of Waterloo
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Hotels
Waterloo’s lodging options include affordable and familiar brand name hotels as well as comfortable, locally-owned lodges and bed and breakfasts. The Inn of Waterloo’s perks include free wi-fi, a hot breakfast, a heated indoor saltwater pool, and a business center.
Inn of Waterloo & Conference Center
Best Hotels in Waterloo
Restaurants
In Waterloo, you can experience cuisine from every continent within only a few kilometers. The Poke Box serves delicious poke bowls with your choice of toppings. Snap a few pictures of your beautifully arranged bowl, if you can resist digging in right away.
The Poke Box
Best Restaurants in Waterloo
Things To Do
Waterloo’s interesting history as a refuge for Pennsylvania Mennonites to safely practice their religion makes it a great place for museum hopping and guided tours. With St. Jacobs Horse Drawn Tours, you can sit back and take in the view while traveling to all the important historic sites and scenic views in Waterloo.
St. Jacobs Horse Drawn Tours
Things to Do in the Waterloo Region
Your Waterloo Movers:
AMJ Campbell Van Lines
305 Industrial Road
Unit 102
Cambridge, ON
(519) 896-3366