Vancouver Vs. Calgary : Thinking of making the move?

Real Talk with Corbin | July 2, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“ˆHome Price Appreciation Year Over Year:
πŸ”Ή Home Price Index (HPI):
– Vancouver: The HPI for all residential properties increased by 2.3% year-over-year in May 2024, with a benchmark price of $1,212,000.
– Calgary: The HPI for detached homes surged by 13% year-over-year, reaching a new record benchmark price of $761,800.

πŸš— Gas Prices:
– Vancouver: Higher due to taxes and environmental policies.
– Calgary: Significantly lower, making transportation more affordable.

πŸŽ‰ Major Events:
– Calgary Stampede: A ten-day extravaganza of rodeos, concerts, and parades, known as ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.’
– Vancouver Pride: One of Canada’s largest Pride celebrations, showcasing to 500,000 annually!

(πŸ”΄ Note: I realized after I made this that I use my video of Edmonton instead of Calgary as the background lol but too late to change now πŸ˜…πŸ˜‚!)

Where would you rather live? Let me know in the comments below πŸ‘‡ πŸ‘‡ πŸ‘‡!

#VancouverΒ #CalgaryΒ #RealEstateΒ #GasPricesΒ #CalgaryStampedeΒ #stampedeΒ #VancouverPrideΒ #prideΒ #bcΒ #AlbertaΒ #edmonton

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