5 Cheapest Places to Live in British Columbia with the Best Quality of Life in 2024

5 Cheapest Places to Live in British Columbia with the Best Quality of Life in 2024.

British Columbia is a province famous for its breathtaking scenery, nature, and proximity to lakes and the ocean, offering outdoor and water activities that appeal to families and adventure enthusiasts. Although the cost of living can be a challenge, especially in bustling urban centers like Vancouver, where real estate prices soar, the province’s charm extends beyond its metropolitan appeal to other cities.

In these areas, it is easier to find affordable places to live in British Columbia that also offer a high quality of life.

Now let’s dig deeper into each of the 5 Cheapest places to live in British Columbia with the Best quality of life in 2024.

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[LM-gcpk]

Prince George - high cancer rates from pulp mills; stink from pulp mills permeates the air.
Prince Rupert - city with the most rain in Canada; lots of run-down properties; no decent jobs. But cruise ships stop by.
Vernon - nice but over-priced; lots of retired people there; not much culture or nightlife; town shuts down at 6 pm.
Dawson Creek - drugs and crime; bring a gun if you go hiking or camping (bears, cougars, bad people).
Cranbrook - Have you seen the movie "Deliverance"??

[lostmoose]

Cheapest place in BC to live is in prison !

All free ! TV, internet, phone, meals including meats and deli, free heat, free hydro, free water, no property taxes, no insurances, and free transportation door to door to see your familly doctor !

[gregpastic]

I moved to the Cowichan Valley from central Ontario two years ago. I've tracked all my expenses for years, so I will make a few informed comments. Property values are about the same if you leave Vancouver and Toronto out of the equation. The following items are more expensive in BC: gas, and most food items that are NOT locally made. Fish is fresher and cheaper, local eggs and beef are the same, and locally produced food from farms is about the same taking into account seasonal variations. Things that are cheaper than Ontario: car insurance, property taxes, heating costs. Also, snow removal cost is not an issue in the valley here. Cars, motorcycles and bikes last years longer here because of the mild climate. You don't need four seasons of clothing here, just spring - summer - fall. I haven't worn any of my Ontario boots, gloves, hats and coats since I moved here.
Of course, I know that there are areas in the interior and in the north where everything is more expensive. But that's no different than Northern Ontario. I think it's inaccurate to paint ALL of any one province as being 'more expensive' than another. It really depends on where you choose to live in that province, and what your expectations are.
All in all, I'll accept a slighly more expensive cost of living in BC any day given all the advantages of the climate, environment and people.

[ediddysmith]

I lived in Dawson Creek lots of drugs and gangs, not safe.

[jim]

Do you know what BC stands for? BRING CASH! and lots of it. Beautiful British Columbia, it does live up to its name.

[dmfraser]

Dawson and Prince George have winters as cold as Edmonton but lacks many city services. Edmonton would be a choice for most people.
Prince Rupert is overcast and rainy almost all winter. Not much in the way of jobs
Vernon - The high prices of Kelowna are already moving into that area. The rent quoted is what it was in Vancouver 2 years ago. Or about the same as in Abbotsford today. But Abbotsford has a nicer winter climate.
Cranbrook - Cold snowy winters and a depressed area for jobs. You are better off to live in Edmonton and have all the big city services and better opportunities for work.

[billfarley]

With the exception of Vernon, the other four communities are less expensive for a reason: Very high crime rate, drugs and a transient population.

[erl]

Prince Rupert. City of rainbows, certainly earns this name…. Rainy city

[bcmineresearch]

This is completely out to lunch. Utter bs.

[mirakowallik]

How is the Okanagan cheap? That’s a joke? Lots of drugs, crime and homelessness.

[luked]

How do you get $10 million in BC, move here with 20 million. 😛

[JudeSulli]

Omg. This article is soooo off kilter. Who researched it.

[seanreid]

These are all drug ridden dangerous towns

[jansilverthorn]

The cheapest place to live in BC is called “Saskatchewan.” 😂😂

[bettyrubble]

You mean Rince Rupert don’t you 😂😂, beautiful drive from Kitimat, especially in the spring.

[unpaved]

Does the average property buying cost include a home on it?

[Brassyer]

I lived in Dawson creek for 3 yrs back in 69 to 71. Was surprised to find out they have their own airport now!

[drydenstewartenterprises]

as someone that lives in bc, these towns are all crack shacks, If you want quality of living, find a tiny town away from the hustle and bustle.

[islandgal]

I wouldn't live in those city locations if you paid me. I have lots of land and nice home on the remote BC west coast, but fortunately there are not any properties for sale, so we can keep the trash out. People wait for someone to finally expire so they can buy their place. Actually had people ask about my Mom's property while she was still living in it!

The coast has mild weather all year with a lot of rain and some storms, but I've always loved it. I can't handle the heat. We don't get smoked out with forest fires since the trees get plenty of water, so lots of healthy greenery. That is a bonus since I rarely have to water outside plants or the garden. We always have plenty of water too and can drink the water as is from the tap.

Food costs a bit more but can compensate by going on the occasional shopping trip to a city to stock up, have a big garden, and do your own and vacuum sealing gear to do bags and jar preservation. There are a lot of personal greenhouses here too! I have a large pantry room, so very self-sufficient and it is actually rewarding to be able to do that with the fruit trees I also have. There are locals who keep chickens and sell their produce and eggs. Lots of mushrooms and berries to find, fishing and seafood in abundance and many people have their own boat or at least some fishing gear and a smoker to preserve it. Great location to have your own cottage industry, write, do and sell crafts and work from home too, so creative people live well here.

Property taxes are low, police not in our community as we rarely have any crime (about 1 every other year to do with a break-in of one of the unoccupied seasonal homes by someone from another community), but extremely safe otherwise. People mind their own business but are more than willing to help anyone who needs it. It is great for the Do-It-Yourself type persons who are reasonably self-sufficient, but you don't have to be.

Exactly where I am will remain a secret because we have enough trouble keeping folks away during the summer months. All full up, so visit and go away thanks.

[outoftheusa]

Rupert..? There’s numerous reasons NOT to live in any of these cities.