Moving from Alberta to British Columbia salary comparison
How much salary do I need when moving from Alberta to British Columbia? Compare cost of living and after-tax take-home. Use the calculator for specific city pairs below or open the main calculator for a personalized equivalent salary and tax comparison.
Equivalent salary and cost of living
When you move from Alberta to British Columbia, the same gross salary can buy more or less depending on cost of living (housing, goods, services). An equivalent salary is the amount you’d need in British Columbia to maintain the same standard of living as in Alberta. Our relocation salary calculator uses cost-of-living indices for major cities in both provinces and shows the equivalent salary and after-tax take-home so you can compare real purchasing power.
Provincial tax and after-tax take-home
Provincial and territorial tax rates differ across Canada. So the same gross salary can yield different take-home in Alberta vs British Columbia. The relocation calculator applies federal and provincial tax for both so you see after-tax pay in each place. For a full tax breakdown, use our Canada Tax Calculator.
How to use this Alberta to British Columbia comparison
Use the city links above to open the calculator with a specific pair (e.g. a city in Alberta and a city in British Columbia). Enter your current salary to see the equivalent salary you’d need in the new location and your after-tax take-home in both. For a broader view, see best states for take-home pay or compare any two cities in the main calculator.