# York Living Cost

> York Living Cost is a free housing affordability calculator for York Region, Ontario. It reveals the true monthly cost of living — not just rent — by breaking down transit, groceries, childcare, utilities, insurance, and hidden fees by city.

## Product

- [Homepage](https://yorklivingcost.ca/): True cost of living calculator for York Region
- [Calculator](https://yorklivingcost.ca/calculator): Interactive cost breakdown — enter your situation, get the real monthly number
- [Blog](https://yorklivingcost.ca/blog): Data-driven articles on housing affordability in York Region

## Cities Covered

York Region municipalities with full cost breakdowns:
- Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan
- King, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, Georgina

## What It Calculates

- Rent by unit type (studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR) and city
- Transit costs (GO Transit, YRT/Viva, car ownership)
- Groceries and household expenses
- Childcare costs by age group
- Utilities (hydro, gas, water, internet)
- Insurance (tenant, auto)
- The gap between advertised rent and true monthly cost

## Key Insight

The advertised rent in York Region is only 60-75% of the true monthly cost. A $2,650/month apartment actually costs $3,500+ when you factor in transit, utilities, groceries, and other essentials.

## Contact

- Website: https://yorklivingcost.ca
- Built by [Freedom Engineers](https://freedomengineers.tech)