Vaughan, York Region, Ontario

Cost of Living in Vaughan

Vaughan has the subway — but what's the real monthly cost?

$2,850
avg 2BR rent/mo
$1.35M
avg home price
0.66%
property tax rate
$270
GO Transit/mo

About Vaughan

Vaughan is the only York Region city with subway access (VMC station). Vaughan Mills, Canada's Wonderland, Kleinburg village, and the VMC urban centre make it a major draw.

Highlights

  • TTC subway access at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
  • Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan Mills outlet mall
  • Kleinburg village charm + McMichael Gallery
  • Highest population growth in York Region

True Monthly Cost Summary

Renting a 2BR (single person)

$3,764/mo

Rent + utilities + transit + groceries + insurance

Buying avg home (20% down, 5.5%)

$9,648/mo

Mortgage + tax + utilities + transit + groceries + insurance + maintenance

Buying avg home (family of 4)

$10,668/mo

Same as above + family grocery costs

Calculate Your True Cost

Detailed Cost Breakdown — Vaughan

All figures are 2026 estimates from public sources.

Average 2BR Rent
$2,850/mo
Average Home Price
$1,350,000
Average Condo Price
$690,000
Property Tax Rate
0.66%
Monthly Utilities
$260/mo
GO Transit Pass
$270/mo
Groceries (single)
$440/mo
Groceries (family)
$1100/mo

Sources: York Region municipal bylaws (property tax), Enbridge/Alectra (utilities), Metrolinx (GO Transit), StatsCan CPI (groceries), CMHC (rents), TRREB (home prices). Not financial advice.

Current Listings in Vaughan

1 rental and 1 sale available (demo data).

$2,850/mo

2BR Condo — Vaughan VMC

Rent

VMC / Highway 7 area

2 Bed · 2 Bath · 1,050 sqft

$685,000

2BR Condo — Vaughan VMC

Sale

VMC / Interchange area

2 Bed · 2 Bath · 950 sqft

Not financial advice. All data comes from public sources (York Region, MPAC, StatsCan, CMHC). Verify with a licensed professional.

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