Real 2026 monthly costs for Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$3,620
Family of 4 / month
$8,283
Living wage (single)
$26.78/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,700 |
| Groceries | $580 | $1,073 | $1,856 |
| Transit | $75 | $150 | $150 |
| Utilities | $280 | $322 | $364 |
| Phone | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| Misc | $520 | $832 | $1,248 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $1,900 |
| Total / month | $3,620 | $4,542 | $8,283 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,319 | ❌ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,840 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,296 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $150,000 | $9,097 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
NWT's capital. Northern Living Allowance offsets high cost of living. Mining and government.
Median household income in Yellowknife: $110,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: NT (Northwest Territories).
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