Cost of Living
Maple Ridge enjoys the benefit of having one of the lowest costs of living in the Vancouver region. Property prices are currently 20% lower than properties south of the Fraser River. The cost of living will also remain low in relation to other Vancouver area communities.
Average Household Expenditures in Maple Ridge (2005)
| Food | $ 7,415 |
| Shelter | 11,369 |
| Clothing | 2,587 |
| Transportation | 8,251 |
| Health and Personal Care | 2,220 |
| Recreation, Reading and Education | 4,455 |
| Taxes and Securities | 17,694 |
| Other Expenditures | 10,078 |
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Total Expenditures |
$64,069 |
* Source: FP Markets - Cdn Demographics 2005