How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in October 2025
Is your salary enough to buy a home in these Canadian cities? Here’s how much you needed to earn...
Advertisement
Advertisement
This list is based on the Fraser Report rankings as well as the Best Places to Live rankings.
I’ve taken the top five cities in Alberta, based on Best Places to Live rankings, and listed the best schools based on the Fraser Report rankings. I’ve only listed schools that obtained a rating of 6.0 or more, with the average rating for schools set at 6.0.
| Provincial Rank | Ranking in Best Places to Live City & Ranking | Secondary School | Rating (most recent year) |
| No. 1 in Alberta | #4. St. Albert, AB | Ste Marguerite d’Youville | 10 |
| #4. St. Albert, AB | St. Albert | 7.3 | |
| #4. St. Albert, AB | Paul Kane | 7.1 | |
| No. 2 in Alberta | #18. Strathcona County, AB | n/a | n/a |
| No. 3 in Alberta | #19. Calgary, AB | Rundle College | 10 |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Webber | 10 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | West Island College | 9.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | St. Winston Churchill | 9.4 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Springbank | 9.2 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Western Canada | 9.1 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Westmount | 8.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Bearspaw Christian | 8.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Heritage Christian | 8.8 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Rundle College | 8.8 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | William Aberhart | 8.7 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Clear Water Academy | 8.7 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Foundations for the Future (FFCA) | 8.3 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Dr. E.P. Scarlett | 8 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Master’s College | 8 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Calgary Christian | 8 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | St. Francis | 7.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Henry Wise Wood | 7.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | National Sport | 7.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | John G. Diefenbaker | 7.5 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Edge School | 7.5 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Centennial | 7.4 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Bishop Carroll | 7.3 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Bishop O’Byrne | 7.3 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Queen Elizabeth | 7 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Bishop Grandin | 6.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Notre Dame | 6.9 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | St. Mary’s | 6.8 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Foothills Academy | 6.7 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Bowness | 6.6 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Central Memorial | 6.3 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Ernest Manny | 6.3 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Chestermere | 6.2 | |
| #19. Calgary, AB | Crescent Heights | 6.2 | |
| No. 4 in Alberta | #22. Canmore, AB | Canmore Collegiate | 6.8 |
| #22. Canmore, AB | n/a | n/a | |
| No. 5 in Alberta | #33. Edmonton, AB | Old Scona | 10 |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | J H Picard | 8.5 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Archbishop MacDonald | 8 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Millwoods Christian | 8 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Strathcona | 7.9 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Harry Ainlay | 7.8 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | St. Francis Xavier | 7.4 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Lillian Osborne | 7.2 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Christian | 7.1 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Holy Trinity | 6.9 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Parkland Immanuel Christian | 6.9 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Louis St. Laurent | 6.8 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Vimy Ridge | 6.7 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Austin O’Brien | 6.6 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | WP Wagner | 6.6 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Ross Sheppard | 6.4 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | McNally | 6.3 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Archbiship O’Leary | 6.2 | |
| #33. Edmonton, AB | Archbishop Oscar Romero | 6.1 |
Read more from Romana King at Home Owner on Facebook »
Share this article Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Share on Reddit Share on Email
Is your salary enough to buy a home in these Canadian cities? Here’s how much you needed to earn...
Learn how to choose a professional appraisal firm in Canada. Get tips on credentials, local expertise, services, and reliable,...
Planning a move to a new city involves budgeting, accounting for hidden costs, and using expert advice to navigate...
From micro-apartments to co-living, Gen Z is finding clever ways to balance cost, convenience, and lifestyle as offices reopen.
GTA housing sales up 8.5% in September as prices decline, with falling interest rates encouraging more buyers into the...
Our “Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2025” survey turns up a wealth of cities and neighbourhoods with...
Sponsored By
Coast Capital
Created By
Ratehub
A MoneySense reader asks about survivor benefits for spouses. Here’s how defined benefit and CPP survivor payments work in...
If you’re thinking about buying your first recreational property, now may be the right time. Here's what to know.