Real 2026 monthly costs for Whitehorse, Yukon — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,890
Family of 4 / month
$6,663
Living wage (single)
$21.38/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,550 | $1,550 | $2,000 |
| Groceries | $510 | $944 | $1,632 |
| Transit | $60 | $120 | $120 |
| Utilities | $230 | $265 | $299 |
| Phone | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Misc | $480 | $768 | $1,152 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $1,400 |
| Total / month | $2,890 | $3,706 | $6,663 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,297 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,815 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,263 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $150,000 | $9,099 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Yukon's capital. Northern Living Allowance, government employer, $10/day childcare, lower tax than NWT.
Median household income in Whitehorse: $95,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: YT (Yukon).
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