Lived in Calgary for 20 yrs. then moved to Vancouver, have been here for 30 yrs. and I am moving back to Cal.. Vancouver people are the coldest people I have ever come across.
Excellent comparison. This is one of my favorite videos to date. Thanks for sharing this and keep this series going. Interested in seeing Toronto vs Calgary.
Live in Calgary....make good money, pay off your house within 5-10 years, now you're richer and can travel during the winter... The sun is amazing in Calgary Hoping Calgary doesn't get overcrowded ...Definitely a hidden gem.
Thanks for your input @Yashmin! The sun is great since we have it year-round, but summer in Vancouver is an absolute paradise! It's going to be a long time until it gets as busy as Vancouver! lol
I love your videos and content. Thank you for doing this . I totally agree with your companion. I used to live in Calgary for 28 yrs and moved to Vancouver 3 yrs ago so i can tell that your comparison is accurate and true👍
WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO! For me Calgary is the clear winner. (And in my particular case, i really love everything related to the cowboy tradition!!!)
Hey J.E., I'm glad you appreciate our video. I'm sure a lot of people moving to Calgary will be happy regardless. It's a good city. Any particular reason why you love the cowboy tradition? Thanks for sharing your insight into this!
Just came back to Vancouver from Calgary, for a family vacation. Totally agree with what you have mentioned in this video and I'd like to say Calgary wins the traffic and driving cultures also. Thinking to move to Calgary if I would have found a job. LoL..
As a custom home designer that's designed 600+ homes in BOTH Vancouver and Calgary (including infills like the ones you do), this video is a great comparison between the two cities. Thanks for sharing your perspectives!
So Kathy where was it among both the places you found it better then ? Any detailed feedback from you too ? Where were the houses with great views and everything you would need , great location and comfort and best returns ?
Thanks, Tina! We look forward to seeing you around Calgary. Grew up in Vancouver too! Hopefully, you'll grow to love Calgary just like I did lol. Let us know if you need any help settling in.
Spot on comparison. I own property in both cities. Bottom line. Vancouver is playground for the wealthy, you pay a heavy price to live there.. the PST increases your cost of living on everything..access to ocean and mountains. Calgary is a great place to live if you are in a stable profession that can withstand the cyclical nature of the oil and gas based economy. People are friendly in Calgary, very diverse and great for families to raise kids and if you can withstand the cold.
Since you know both these places - Perhaps I would like to know from you .. Someone trying to chose a university study program like an Masters MBA and then find a future which city (Location ?) and where and what universities if you know any would you recommend ? Does it make it different when choosing for education and immigration compared to buying real estate and settling down ? Would you say that and could you answer these questions ❓
@@deboraabh the value of an MBA is the connections you make while attending the school so the more prestigious the better. If you are a young person entering the workforce after university, Toronto is the best choice due to size and diversity of the job market. Calgary is a great place to raise family, vancouver for retirement.
@@harrisonc8662 well kinda confusing for an outsider .. Hmmm 🤔 .. well for someone coming to Canada for the first time and in middle of their life .. midlevel .. trying to restart a DIFFERENT life all over again so to say and make a new career and a new family and settle and looking to make a new family and new setup.. what would you then lean more towards ?? Also let's say someone wants to start this journey with a Master's/MBA and then do the above settling part ? What would you yourself had done again or differently or suggest someone who wants to come to Canada
@@harrisonc8662 (NOT SURE IF YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO COMMENT ) ++ SO also to add to the above reply from my end just to get some inputs .. So for the purpose of MBA obviously very high or higher ranked Univ are in the US compared to Canada then would US for University MBA be a better BET ?? (Plus that's an addition to a very high tuition) Do students then able to come to Canada from there and does that make sense ? no perhaps ? .. .. and studying in Canada makes more sense .. even if it is not very high ranked perhaps globally ..if so .. which city or location would you chose TO START THE JOURNEY ..Let alone settling down later and finding which city would be better to settle later *and would you give very HIGH weightage to as high ranked MBA WITHIN CANADA as far as possible ??* And how stingy would living in Vancouver or BC be ? Like how tight? Just to like give an idea though. ... I am not a party animal at all... Being with someone or family is better for me .. also Just to say .. Yes I would surely 💕 and do Love love the oceans a lot and the mountains and lots of New people and Now places to visit , meet , see the high life and a great View from home.. also to enjoy for the moment before the family and kids and then have a above average life !! Love to see the #luxury and desire for it but have to be practical so wanted to gain as much Info as possible from others .. before I try
Hey Darcy, thanks for watching our video. I hope you've decided to visit Calgary, that would be pretty cool. For this video, I am using a Shure SM7B. Hope that helps!
Thank you for watching, Matthew! Don't worry we'll be coming out with a video on Calgary vs Toronto within the coming weeks. We will also have Calgary vs Edmonton before the year ends. What about Toronto and Calgary would you like to hear us compare about? If you liked this video, please consider subscribing and sharing this to your friends. 😊
Neither Vancouver or Calgary, Edmonton or Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal. How about London, Ontario? I only visited that city for a baseball tournament back in the mid 90s when I was a teenager and it was a really nice place to be. The fields were pristine, the people from other teams and the ones from London were very kind. I liked it a lot and I want to find another reason to visit London, Ontario.
Both cities have very different vibes! I’ve lived in both cities! A shack in West Side Vancouver is at least $2,000,000, a well equipped large modern house in a good location starts at about $3,000,000!
@@LiveInnerCity 27 years in Vancouver, the vibe here is more in sync for me! My 17 years in Calgary were fun, done with winter, loving the ocean, loving the tourists, love the more humid air!
@@PhilipSteeves learning a lot from these guys videos and there were a lot of good points and would contact. I also see your feedback - since you also spoke about #Vancouver And I was trying to check before I immigrate from my country trying to figure out the masters study program very soon and for future job , making a new family , and buying real estate - a house .. and restarting a new life and trying to get answers .. i was wondering what is it that even at this age (roughly I at the same age as you) where would we find everything and best to live in ? *When you spoke about the vibes ? What exactly are the things that make those vibes and are necessary or having the more vibe at ?* What is driving the market there even though it is so costly and what was it that you found was not available to match those vibes let's say in Cal ? What would be really great for making a lot of friends, being in all sorts of areas and industries and trying out new things and meeting someone and earning a lot of money ? Hope you could answer as well ! *Also what UNIV should I target in BC and why BC and in CALGARY TOO and How much of the difference do they make ? I was looking for something like the MBA or any programs that are just going to do fantastic for oneself in the near future !*
@@deboraabh I live in a small urban village west of Denman street in Vancouver’s west end. I love being near Stanley Park, and English bay, I walk everywhere, and there are people from all over the world!
@@PhilipSteeves Philip i just updated my question ❓ you were very fast thank you .. Could you kindly have a look at my long list of questions I updated in the previous comment 🤪 .. please .. and well i have subscribed too but any contact would be appreciated .. do you help new people in anyway too ?
Great information. Thank you. Which of these cities is better to work in the entertainment industry. Also it'd be helpful if you could suggest an affordable alternative in British Columbia.
Hi Vije! That really depends on where your career opportunity is. Vancouver is traditionally the place for the entertainment industry, however, more jobs are popping out in Calgary as well. What do you mean by affordable alternative in BC? Is this for housing or something else?
Personally, I prefer Vancouver in terms of the lifestyle, and you get solid beaches, and closer to the mountains, and I prefer rain over snow, but Alberta wise, if I had to choose any city to live in, it'd definitely be Calgary nd be living there. Far better than deadmonton. Out of any city here in Alberta, there's so much to do in Calgary, and you're closer to the mountains which is a huge bonus for me. From Edmonton, you have to drive a minimum of two hours just to go hiking. 4 hrs + if you're hiking out in places like Canmore or Waterton.
Yea totally! Depends on lifestyle but Calgary feels like a newer city than Edmonton (IMO), and we are closer to snowboarding here! Thanks for sharing buddy!
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I’m about to move to Canada with my daughter and didn’t know where to settle between those two cities. I lived in Vancouver for 2 years and I loved it but I’m not sure if I could ever buy a decent property over there. Might choose Calgary… thanks for this great comparison
I strongly recommend you to move to Calgary with your daughter really. I used to live in Calgary for 28 yrs and recently moved to Vancouver for my husband. Love Vancouver tho but I still recommend people to move and settle in Calgary instead . Good luck !!!
I'll take the rain. Can not do Calgary winters anymore. Dryness, chap lips, dry cracked hands, nosebleeds weekly, migraines when chinooks roll in, run the car for 20 mins before going anywhere, -40, frostbite, shoveling, shoveling and more shoveling. Plus, Calgary winters last way longer with it being cold and having snow on the ground from basically Oct 15th to May 24th (yep, its tradition to snow May long weekend in Calgary every year .... without fail) and the possibility to receive snow almost all year long. Also, Calgary is windy windy windy almost all the time. Indian Summers used to be a thing in Calgary where is was very warm and dry all through September, but those are a thing of the past. In the 16 years of living in Calgary, you definitely notice yourself and co-workers being moody and agitated by April, being stuck inside from cold weather and almost developing cabin fever type issues. One topic you forgot to cover is Activity and Leisure. Vancouver wins hands down. It is far more easier to be active year round in Vancouver, especially for people who don't like being cold. You can do the same activities in the winter here, that you do in the summer by simply adding in rain gear. Since the move to Vancouver, my wife has lost 40 pounds. Loves being able to go jogging outside with basic workout cloths from Feb, right through to Nov and only needing to add a hoodie in Dec / Jan. Packing on winter pounds and being stuck inside, is not really a thing here. Also FYI Monthly medical premiums in BC were removed as of Jan 1st 2020
Thanks for your insight and contribution my friend! I agree it was a bit of a shock how long winter lasts in Calgary. Fortunately there are the Chinook winds that gives us a break every now and then throughout the longer winters. For some, the cabin fever is definitely a real thing! Personally living in Vancouver for 12 years, I find it affected my mood more than the snow does (possibly because I get excited when it snows so I can shred some powder!) This is definitely my own opinion on it and people need to make their own judgments based on their lifestyle :) Appreciate your comments and the edit for monthly medical premiums.
Nice to hear the negatives and positives both !! learning a lot from these guys videos and there were a lot of good points. I also see your feedback - since you also spoke about #Vancouver and I was trying to check before I immigrate from my country trying to figure out the masters study program very soon and for future job , making a new family , and buying real estate - a house .. and restarting a new life and trying to get answers .. i was wondering what is it that even at this age 40+ where would we find everything and best to live in ? What is driving the market there even though it is so costly and what was it that you found was not available.. let's say in #Cal ? Where would be really great for making a lot of friends, being in all sorts of areas and industries and trying out new things and meeting someone and earning a lot of money ? Hope you could answer the BELOW 👇 for me please as well ! *Also what UNIV should I target in BC and why BC and Vancouver and VICTORIA may be ? and same in CALGARY TOO ? Like there are 2 big universities there too! and How much of the difference do they make ? I was looking for something like the MBA or any programs that are just going to do fantastic for oneself in the near future !* Perhaps I would like to know from you .. Someone trying to chose a university study program like an Masters MBA and then find a future which city (Location ?) and where and what universities if you know any would you recommend ? Does it make it different when choosing for education and immigration compared to buying real estate and settling down ? Would you say that and could you answer these questions ❓ Thank you in advance !
People with money easily spend winters a few hours south IE California. It's a great way to escape the cold :) Living in Calgary leaves more people with more disposable income. Vancouver is grey and wet all winter and those with money do the same thing. Welcome!
Well said! This year the temperature reached -30 degree Celsius. No physical activity of any kind. Had to wear 4 layers of clothes, and life has never been so boring. It's more like you've imprisoned yourself all the time.
@@LiveInnerCityI'm no Vancouver fanboy, I left after living there for 13 yrs but the city has a ski hill literally a stones throw from North Van and arguably one the the best ski resort in the world a short drive up the Sea to Sky.
Hi there! Thanks for watching my video - I'm glad you enjoyed it! I had a blast making this video and comparing these two awesome cities. Do you have a personal preference between Calgary and Vancouver, or do you think they're both equally rad in their own way? Also, I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting topics to cover on my channel. Is there anything else you'd like to see me explore? Let me know and I'll do my best to make it happen. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment - I appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you soon!
Lol… I am living in Vancouver for almost 10 years now and I hate it here. The only thing I actually like is the fact I work in construction and I have lots of work and my salary skyrocketed in just a few years I’m making almost triple than what I was making 7 years ago. Night life in Vancouver sucks. If you wanna have fun I don’t recommend it here. I will move to Calgary bcuz I want a house and affording a house here is impossible!
Hey @Burajiro! I totally hear you, I see how you are stuck between a tough place. There's nothing wrong with making bank now so you can use that to fund a purchase here in the future! Let us know if you are toying around with that idea and we can explore what it would look like to buy here! 😉
Thank you for your suggestion, Linda! We will be coming out with a video on that within the coming months. Is there anything in particular that you would like to know about Calgary and Ottawa? If you liked this video, please consider subscribing and sharing this to your friends. 😊 Thanks for watching!
@@LiveInnerCity Great, news! Is purchasing a home in Ottawa a better investment? Transit? Quality of life-entertainment, culture? Weather? Job prospects? Economy? It would be interesting to hear your perspective. Looking forward to it!
Vancouver has AMAZING summers, especially when you can hit the beach and chill. What I don't like about Van is the cloudy weather and not getting any sun. I think I would prefer a dryer weather but sunnier throughout the year. It's too bad housing is so expensive there though 😑
these are my preferences moving to a new place.. mild weather condition job availability and good salary transportation telecommunication and internet speed water and electricity supply education and medical services recreation sites, beautiful surroundings and sports facilities.. low crime rates.. housing and low cost of living
Hey Stewart! We are releasing a video tomorrow where we dive into the details of the crime statistics in Calgary. We compared it to other major cities on a high level but didn't go as in depth as Calgary for other cities. Feel free to hit the notification bell so you know when that video comes out!
Absolutely not! Jobs are coming out in Calgary especially in tech though I recognize some are still struggling to find a job. It's not nearly as bad as its made out to be.
Hi, have a couple of questions on whether. 1. On average how many days Calgary will have freezing temperatures below -30C? 2. How many times we can expect a hailstorm in a year? 3. Is it always windy in Calgary? Is migraine a common problem in Calgary during winter?
Hi Narsimha! This past winter we had a cold snap of one week at -30. Hail storms happen often but not damaging ones. They do happen but more so in the North East and Airdrie area. I wouldn't say it's always windy, we don't find it in issue. Migraine issues are dependent on individuals but I would think a lot of people wouldn't have it
“ Everything “ in Calgary is more expensive than Vancouver except real estate and gas. Real estate is cheaper in the suburbs of Vancouver. Gas expense in Vancouver can be lower cause you drive less cause destinations are closer and btw transit is very effective and efficient. Examples of cheaper in Vancouver vs Calgary? 1. Property taxes 2. Strata management fees 3. Water is free except for commercial businesses and strata corporations. 4. Utilities overall cheaper. 5. Food cheaper.
@@LiveInnerCity That depends on the magnitude of everything. I do know properties as least double their price every 12 years in Vancouver Lower mainland. Typical Calgarian responses to why they live in Calgary: Prefer 6 months of snow/cold over rain….omg! Gotta love hail storms. Higher wages….but not in every industry and Alberta has a relatively high unemployment rate. Btw the only tourist destination for Calgary is Banff?…..Is Banff in Calgary? There is absolutely no tourist attraction(s) in Calgary. You will have to pay me to live in Calgary.
@@LiveInnerCity btw houses are so cheap in Calgary…..Does anybody there have a mortgage? Btw approx. 50% of people with properties in Vancouver Lower mainland are mortgage free.
I would take a look at your future after school and see what industry or profession you want to be in. Our tech, healthcare, & natural resources is strong here and Albertans are paid the highest income compared to all other provinces
Yeah, back in 2009, i went to vancouver once bec it's popular, but i happen to stumble at Hasting st. I thought i will die alive when i pass by this area. I don't know how to describe what i saw. I thought it was just in the movies. It's as if i was in the land of the "LIVING DEAD".. honestly, i still had nightmares untill now.
It could be the same or be very similar, depending on the lender. If you want to find out our mortgage team can help you. Email us at hello@liveinnercity.com 😆
How about car insurance, house insurance and utilities (gas, electricity and water)? I have a co worker who moved from Vancouver BC to Calgary and he's saying those 3 categories I mentioned are much cheaper in BC. He said that housing is the only thing much cheaper in AB, everything else is the same or even much cheaper in BC, is that really true?
Car insurance could be around $1500 - $2000/yr depending on your record, house insurance $120 - $200/mo, and utilities probably average $500/mo. This depends on how big of home, usage, etc. but those are good rules of thumb. We also DON'T have any other tax other than GST, and no land transfer fee which that alone saves you thousands!!
Its a much different landscape AND investor mentality. Seems like many Vancouverites want only appreciation because many have ridden that wave of exponential price growth the last few years lol
@@LiveInnerCity Yeah kinda over hyped at some point. Heard some of them moving out not just because of the skyrocketing prices but because of the weather as well, it rains almost all year round they said?
@@LiveInnerCity Compared with Vancouver the Calgary s hwy are better , we can cross whole city with in an half hour. It very affordable and also get paid well. Lower taxes and lot more. Thanks for asking
I am shocked that tech jobs in Canada even in Vancouver offer salary a lot lower than USA. about 50% to even 100%. This is a huge barrier for high skill tech guys to move there.
7 months of your life every year is wasted due to terrible harsh winter in Calgary. This year the temperature reached -30 degree Celsius. No physical activity of any kind. Had to wear 4 layers of clothes, and life has never been so boring. It's more like you've imprisoned yourself all the time.
It's not just this year, its almost everywhere we will hit -30 lol and it's not quite true about no physical activity in the winter. Believe it or not you will see people fat biking and even running in -20 weather! Snowboarding is pretty popular here too so I think anything is still possible as long as you bundle up properly for it 😉
Lol, yes 7 months of -30! It’s crazy. Honestly though, not sure where these thoughts of the climate in Calgary come from. We average less than 4 nights a year at -30 or below. And for all the talk of -30, people forget to mention we actually get more days on average in Dec-Feb above 10c (9 days), and in general have more days above freezing (daytime highs) than below. I worked for two years travelling to Vancouver during the week, and +5 and that continuous misty rain soaks into the bones. Sure, I admit I liked the greenery, and some “winter” flowers out, but the rain and no sun is downright depressing. -30 is bad (-20 is bad!) but you can guarantee it doesn’t last “7 months”. Not sure why this video even popped up on my feed, but great video anyway! :-)
I can't figure out why you've rated the education so good in Vancouver? The teacher unions are really strong, so good luck having any say in your childrens education. No computers or tech equipment in grade schools. Students from Calgary who go to Vancouver for higher education end up with much more debt than if they stayed in Calgary. Plus all their student friends in Vancouver can't afford to live there, so goodbye friends.
please advice if a single mom from middle east country can migrate to canada with 2 kids and graduation degree which is the safest province please advice
Hi Linta! Thank you so much for reaching out to us. You can go ahead and watch our latest video here which talks about the cost of living in Calgary (and Alberta as a province): th-cam.com/video/mrKSzkxPx2E/w-d-xo.html You can also download our cheat sheet with all the costs we mention plus recommendations of services: bit.ly/CostofLivingLIC That should give you a general idea of the costs you would need to go through if you will be migrating. Generally, all provinces are safe. However, you would need to research the crime rate in individual neighbourhoods as no area/city is perfect. If you'd like more specific advice you can email me at hello@liveinnercity.com and we can talk about it more. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!
Vancover is very expensive city. Everything cost more in BC. BRING CASH is what BC means. Gas and auto insurance and taxes are all more in Vancouver. Rent is also ridiculous high rents if you can find an empty suite even . Canada is at a turning point right now. We are allow over 1. So.ethjng million more Immigrints here in next 3 years. Yes more people is all we need right ? We have so much extra to go around why not open borders , come on come all , flee to the promise land. It's getting ugly. Open your eyes people and think for yourself. I know what I see. What do you see ?
Eddie, great to hear from you again. It's true that the all cash unconditional offers are the ones mostly winning the bids for Vancouver real estate. Very valid points, however, we see that with more immigration means more skilled workers and further investment into our country which will bring some much needed economic boost to our country. We'd love to hear more about your opinion, what else do you see?
Vancouver and surrey it is clear to see is mostly east Indians now. What's Calgary for ethnic people's ? Asians and east Indians ? Canada is becoming an extension of India. Big India soon.
I've seen some Asians, mainly Philippinos, Indians, Pakistanis and Chinese. I've seen lots of white people from Eastern Europe, Great Britain and France. Some came generations ago though, some are just arriving. My doctor is Nigerian, my neighbors are Hungarian. So you're welcome to Calgary.
@@deifor Calgary is great. Cheaper fuel cheaper to buy homes cheaper everything I'm sure. We are leave vancover next spring it's time to flee , we have paid enough and refuse.these ridiculous rents here . Wealthy people think all is fine here, but only the poor working slaves like us notice how everything is too expensive in Vancouver now
In Calgary, there is a lot of diversity in ethnic cultures, it truly represents Canada's multiculturalism for sure! Juan has a great point, with every culture that comes brings something from their culture to our great country. Eddie, I completely understand your situation, if and when you are making that transition, our team would love to get involved in helping you through a smooth transition to enjoy your life here in Calgary. Feel free to reach out to us at hello@liveinnercity.com if you have any questions.
I'm sorry, I cant take this video seriously with you saying there are better opportunities for jobs in Calgary, as well as better weather... what? Like you said, its subjective, but there obviously clear bias in this video. -10 to -30 degree 7 month winters, Vancouver rarely drops below 0 and spring starts sooner, fall starts later. There is no comparison. As for job opportunities, why don't you look at unemployment rates opposed to just salaries, there is a plethora of opportunities in Vancouver and basically none in a dying sector (oil). The tech industry here is booming, which also wasn't mentioned. Good paying jobs exist in Calgary but are extremely difficult to come by, especially for new graduates, it's an awful place to start a career in a meaningful industry outside of oil & gas (look at the office vacancy downtown).
Nice to hear the negatives and positives both !! learning a lot from these guys videos and there were a lot of good points. I also see your feedback - since you also spoke about #Vancouver and I was trying to check before I immigrate from my country trying to figure out the masters study program very soon and for future job , making a new family , and buying real estate - a house .. and restarting a new life and trying to get answers .. i was wondering what is it that even at this age 40+ where would we find everything and best to live in ? What is driving the market there even though it is so costly and what was it that you found was not available.. let's say in #Cal ? Where would be really great for making a lot of friends, being in all sorts of areas and industries and trying out new things and meeting someone and earning a lot of money ? Hope you could answer the BELOW 👇 for me please as well ! *Also what UNIV should I target in BC and why BC and Vancouver and VICTORIA may be ? and same in CALGARY TOO ? Like there are 2 big universities there too! and How much of the difference do they make ? I was looking for something like the MBA or any programs that are just going to do fantastic for oneself in the near future !* Perhaps I would like to know from you .. Someone trying to chose a university study program like an Masters MBA and then find a future which city (Location ?) and where and what universities if you know any would you recommend ? Does it make it different when choosing for education and immigration compared to buying real estate and settling down ? Would you say that and could you answer these questions ❓ Thank you in advance !
@Ravi Nair Hi Ravi, ultimately just keep in mind that this guy is a relator is calgary. He is trying to sell houses to potential viewers and attract people to the City. Clear bias. I was born and raised in Calgary, I love the City. I now live in Vancouver. I moved to Vancouver for opportunity, and am very happy I did. It is very easy to find quality jobs here If that is what you're looking for. There is a labour shortage in basically every industry, Including construction and tech which are high paying. For my job, it pays much more in vancouver than it would in calgary. On the flip side, you'll never be able to buy a house in vancouver, unless you're already a multi millionaire. Calgary is much more affordable and in my opinion a better place to raise a family, If you can find a good job. In terms of schooling - look into program quality at different schools for MBA. UBC will likely be better than U of C. U of Vic is also a decent option. Calgary is okay in the summer if there isn't smoke, but unfortunately the past few years have been cold winters with smoky summers due to forest fires. It's quite unfortunate. This isn't much of an issue in vancouver and the costal air blows east and keeps smoke out of the city (usually).
Friends will be easy to come by in either cities. There is big populations of immigrants in both cities. Quality of life will be much better in Vancouver, cost of living is much better in Calgary. It depends what's more important to you.
When you choose Calgary over Vancouver in climate you lost all credibility. Keep telling yourself that snow storms in October and May are ok and -30 isn't that cold because its dry. lol
Hey Steve! Of course, everyone has their own preference. Personally I like winter sports so don't mind the snow. I don't like rain because of the gloominess so it's the winner for me. What do you prefer and why?
Which cities do you want to see us compare next? Let us know!
Montreal vs Calgary!
Toronto vs Calgary vs Vancouver
@@sunnyn7185 That'll be on our list!
Calgary is the only major affordable city in Canada for future Canadians & Immigrants.
Lived in Calgary for 20 yrs. then moved to Vancouver, have been here for 30 yrs. and I am moving back to Cal.. Vancouver people are the coldest people I have ever come across.
What about Edmonton and Winnipeg?
@@yukon666 good but they are more colder and less job opportunities compared to Calgary
Hopefully it stays like that....Calgary is a hidden gem...hoping it stays hidden from the disaster Vancouver has endured
moved from Vancouver to Calgary 12 years ago. agree 100%
Excellent comparison. This is one of my favorite videos to date. Thanks for sharing this and keep this series going. Interested in seeing Toronto vs Calgary.
Live in Calgary....make good money, pay off your house within 5-10 years, now you're richer and can travel during the winter...
The sun is amazing in Calgary
Hoping Calgary doesn't get overcrowded ...Definitely a hidden gem.
Thanks for your input @Yashmin! The sun is great since we have it year-round, but summer in Vancouver is an absolute paradise! It's going to be a long time until it gets as busy as Vancouver! lol
I love your videos and content. Thank you for doing this . I totally agree with your companion. I used to live in Calgary for 28 yrs and moved to Vancouver 3 yrs ago so i can tell that your comparison is accurate and true👍
Glad you liked our videos Andy! Thank you so much for appreciating our content :D
WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO! For me Calgary is the clear winner. (And in my particular case, i really love everything related to the cowboy tradition!!!)
Hey J.E., I'm glad you appreciate our video. I'm sure a lot of people moving to Calgary will be happy regardless. It's a good city. Any particular reason why you love the cowboy tradition? Thanks for sharing your insight into this!
Just came back to Vancouver from Calgary, for a family vacation. Totally agree with what you have mentioned in this video and I'd like to say Calgary wins the traffic and driving cultures also. Thinking to move to Calgary if I would have found a job. LoL..
Sounds awesome, Summa. How was your vacation? Hope you had a blast here in Calgary.
As a custom home designer that's designed 600+ homes in BOTH Vancouver and Calgary (including infills like the ones you do), this video is a great comparison between the two cities. Thanks for sharing your perspectives!
Hi Kathy, appreciate the support and shoutout from a fellow creator and entrepreneur! Here is my video reply for you:
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So Kathy where was it among both the places you found it better then ? Any detailed feedback from you too ? Where were the houses with great views and everything you would need , great location and comfort and best returns ?
Awesome video. I grew up in Vancouver but planning to move to Calgary to check out and see if I can settle there because it's impossible in Vancouver.
Thanks, Tina! We look forward to seeing you around Calgary. Grew up in Vancouver too! Hopefully, you'll grow to love Calgary just like I did lol. Let us know if you need any help settling in.
Spent 7 of my good years in Vancouver and now living in Calgary. Have to say I do miss a couple of things in Vancouver but never really looked back.
Spot on comparison. I own property in both cities. Bottom line. Vancouver is playground for the wealthy, you pay a heavy price to live there.. the PST increases your cost of living on everything..access to ocean and mountains. Calgary is a great place to live if you are in a stable profession that can withstand the cyclical nature of the oil and gas based economy. People are friendly in Calgary, very diverse and great for families to raise kids and if you can withstand the cold.
Since you know both these places - Perhaps I would like to know from you .. Someone trying to chose a university study program like an Masters MBA and then find a future which city (Location ?) and where and what universities if you know any would you recommend ? Does it make it different when choosing for education and immigration compared to buying real estate and settling down ?
Would you say that and could you answer these questions ❓
@@deboraabh the value of an MBA is the connections you make while attending the school so the more prestigious the better. If you are a young person entering the workforce after university, Toronto is the best choice due to size and diversity of the job market. Calgary is a great place to raise family, vancouver for retirement.
@@harrisonc8662 well kinda confusing for an outsider .. Hmmm 🤔 .. well for someone coming to Canada for the first time and in middle of their life .. midlevel .. trying to restart a DIFFERENT life all over again so to say and make a new career and a new family and settle and looking to make a new family and new setup.. what would you then lean more towards ?? Also let's say someone wants to start this journey with a Master's/MBA and then do the above settling part ? What would you yourself had done again or differently or suggest someone who wants to come to Canada
@@harrisonc8662 (NOT SURE IF YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO COMMENT ) ++ SO also to add to the above reply from my end just to get some inputs .. So for the purpose of MBA obviously very high or higher ranked Univ are in the US compared to Canada then would US for University MBA be a better BET ?? (Plus that's an addition to a very high tuition) Do students then able to come to Canada from there and does that make sense ? no perhaps ?
.. .. and studying in Canada makes more sense .. even if it is not very high ranked perhaps globally
..if so .. which city or location would you chose TO START THE JOURNEY ..Let alone settling down later and finding which city would be better to settle later
*and would you give very HIGH weightage to as high ranked MBA WITHIN CANADA as far as possible ??*
And how stingy would living in Vancouver or BC be ? Like how tight? Just to like give an idea though. ... I am not a party animal at all... Being with someone or family is better for me .. also Just to say .. Yes I would surely 💕 and do Love love the oceans a lot and the mountains and lots of New people and Now places to visit , meet , see the high life and a great View from home.. also to enjoy for the moment before the family and kids and then have a above average life !! Love to see the #luxury and desire for it but have to be practical so wanted to gain as much Info as possible from others .. before I try
Planning to move to calgary very soon
Good to hear that, my friend! We'll be seeing you soon, hopefully?
wow what mic are you using came across our video after looking to visit calgary.. thanks for the information
Hey Darcy, thanks for watching our video. I hope you've decided to visit Calgary, that would be pretty cool. For this video, I am using a Shure SM7B. Hope that helps!
Winter starts about a month sooner in Calgary and end a month later. Calgary is also more remote that Vancouver. Good value in Calgary
Absolutely! Do you love winter too? lol!
@@LiveInnerCity I like to golf in february
Calgary vs. Toronto or Calgary vs. Edmonton!
Thank you for watching, Matthew! Don't worry we'll be coming out with a video on Calgary vs Toronto within the coming weeks. We will also have Calgary vs Edmonton before the year ends.
What about Toronto and Calgary would you like to hear us compare about?
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I lived in Calgary before, and the only thing I missed was the smell of the ocean 😀
But .... what about the beautiful rocky mountains?!?! lol
Neither Vancouver or Calgary, Edmonton or Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal. How about London, Ontario? I only visited that city for a baseball tournament back in the mid 90s when I was a teenager and it was a really nice place to be. The fields were pristine, the people from other teams and the ones from London were very kind. I liked it a lot and I want to find another reason to visit London, Ontario.
That is something we will keep in mind for in our future videos!
awesome comparison, very nicely made video
Thank you! Which city do you want to see us compare next?
Of course Calgary, no doubt.
Both cities have very different vibes! I’ve lived in both cities! A shack in West Side Vancouver is at least $2,000,000, a well equipped large modern house in a good location starts at about $3,000,000!
Hey Philip, those prices are definitely up there. That's amazing you've experienced both cities before. Where did you end up staying and why?
@@LiveInnerCity 27 years in Vancouver, the vibe here is more in sync for me! My 17 years in Calgary were fun, done with winter, loving the ocean, loving the tourists, love the more humid air!
@@PhilipSteeves learning a lot from these guys videos and there were a lot of good points and would contact. I also see your feedback - since you also spoke about #Vancouver And I was trying to check before I immigrate from my country trying to figure out the masters study program very soon and for future job , making a new family , and buying real estate - a house .. and restarting a new life and trying to get answers .. i was wondering what is it that even at this age (roughly I at the same age as you) where would we find everything and best to live in ? *When you spoke about the vibes ? What exactly are the things that make those vibes and are necessary or having the more vibe at ?* What is driving the market there even though it is so costly and what was it that you found was not available to match those vibes let's say in Cal ? What would be really great for making a lot of friends, being in all sorts of areas and industries and trying out new things and meeting someone and earning a lot of money ?
Hope you could answer as well !
*Also what UNIV should I target in BC and why BC and in CALGARY TOO and How much of the difference do they make ? I was looking for something like the MBA or any programs that are just going to do fantastic for oneself in the near future !*
@@deboraabh I live in a small urban village west of Denman street in Vancouver’s west end. I love being near Stanley Park, and English bay, I walk everywhere, and there are people from all over the world!
@@PhilipSteeves Philip i just updated my question ❓ you were very fast thank you .. Could you kindly have a look at my long list of questions I updated in the previous comment 🤪 .. please .. and well i have subscribed too but any contact would be appreciated .. do you help new people in anyway too ?
I love ur videos really informative
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Thanks for the video, I totally enjoyed it. Can you please compare Calgary with Toronto if possible? cheers
Thanks, Joy! It's coming! We have a comparison video coming out in the coming days about Calgary vs Toronto!
Great information. Thank you. Which of these cities is better to work in the entertainment industry. Also it'd be helpful if you could suggest an affordable alternative in British Columbia.
Hi Vije! That really depends on where your career opportunity is. Vancouver is traditionally the place for the entertainment industry, however, more jobs are popping out in Calgary as well. What do you mean by affordable alternative in BC? Is this for housing or something else?
@@LiveInnerCity thank you for your response. By affordable i mean housing. Thank you
Personally, I prefer Vancouver in terms of the lifestyle, and you get solid beaches, and closer to the mountains, and I prefer rain over snow, but Alberta wise, if I had to choose any city to live in, it'd definitely be Calgary nd be living there. Far better than deadmonton. Out of any city here in Alberta, there's so much to do in Calgary, and you're closer to the mountains which is a huge bonus for me. From Edmonton, you have to drive a minimum of two hours just to go hiking. 4 hrs + if you're hiking out in places like Canmore or Waterton.
Yea totally! Depends on lifestyle but Calgary feels like a newer city than Edmonton (IMO), and we are closer to snowboarding here! Thanks for sharing buddy!
i hope you post updated comparison of this video
we will! we are working on an update towards the end of the year to better reflect on the changes since our last video, don't forget to subscribe and turn the notification bell on so you can be updated on our latest videos. Thank you! ☺
I’m about to move to Canada with my daughter and didn’t know where to settle between those two cities. I lived in Vancouver for 2 years and I loved it but I’m not sure if I could ever buy a decent property over there. Might choose Calgary… thanks for this great comparison
Hey Bobby! Glad we could help with your decision. If you ever need help moving or buying here in Calgary, let us know!
come, ASAP, or you may not be able to afford a decent home in Calgary, neither.
@@yili3339 really? I'm about to come in 2 years and buy a home.
I strongly recommend you to move to Calgary with your daughter really. I used to live in Calgary for 28 yrs and recently moved to Vancouver for my husband. Love Vancouver tho but I still recommend people to move and settle in Calgary instead . Good luck !!!
I'll take the rain. Can not do Calgary winters anymore. Dryness, chap lips, dry cracked hands, nosebleeds weekly, migraines when chinooks roll in, run the car for 20 mins before going anywhere, -40, frostbite, shoveling, shoveling and more shoveling. Plus, Calgary winters last way longer with it being cold and having snow on the ground from basically Oct 15th to May 24th (yep, its tradition to snow May long weekend in Calgary every year .... without fail) and the possibility to receive snow almost all year long. Also, Calgary is windy windy windy almost all the time. Indian Summers used to be a thing in Calgary where is was very warm and dry all through September, but those are a thing of the past. In the 16 years of living in Calgary, you definitely notice yourself and co-workers being moody and agitated by April, being stuck inside from cold weather and almost developing cabin fever type issues.
One topic you forgot to cover is Activity and Leisure. Vancouver wins hands down. It is far more easier to be active year round in Vancouver, especially for people who don't like being cold. You can do the same activities in the winter here, that you do in the summer by simply adding in rain gear. Since the move to Vancouver, my wife has lost 40 pounds. Loves being able to go jogging outside with basic workout cloths from Feb, right through to Nov and only needing to add a hoodie in Dec / Jan. Packing on winter pounds and being stuck inside, is not really a thing here.
Also FYI Monthly medical premiums in BC were removed as of Jan 1st 2020
Thanks for your insight and contribution my friend! I agree it was a bit of a shock how long winter lasts in Calgary. Fortunately there are the Chinook winds that gives us a break every now and then throughout the longer winters. For some, the cabin fever is definitely a real thing! Personally living in Vancouver for 12 years, I find it affected my mood more than the snow does (possibly because I get excited when it snows so I can shred some powder!) This is definitely my own opinion on it and people need to make their own judgments based on their lifestyle :)
Appreciate your comments and the edit for monthly medical premiums.
Nice to hear the negatives and positives both !!
learning a lot from these guys videos and there were a lot of good points. I also see your feedback - since you also spoke about #Vancouver and I was trying to check before I immigrate from my country trying to figure out the masters study program very soon and for future job , making a new family , and buying real estate - a house .. and restarting a new life and trying to get answers ..
i was wondering what is it that even at this age 40+ where would we find everything and best to live in ?
What is driving the market there even though it is so costly and what was it that you found was not available.. let's say in #Cal ?
Where would be really great for making a lot of friends, being in all sorts of areas and industries and trying out new things and meeting someone and earning a lot of money ?
Hope you could answer the BELOW 👇 for me please as well !
*Also what UNIV should I target in BC and why BC and Vancouver and VICTORIA may be ? and same in CALGARY TOO ? Like there are 2 big universities there too!
and How much of the difference do they make ? I was looking for something like the MBA or any programs that are just going to do fantastic for oneself in the near future !*
Perhaps I would like to know from you .. Someone trying to chose a university study program like an Masters MBA and then find a future which city (Location ?) and where and what universities if you know any would you recommend ?
Does it make it different when choosing for education and immigration compared to buying real estate and settling down ?
Would you say that and could you answer these questions ❓
Thank you in advance !
People with money easily spend winters a few hours south IE California. It's a great way to escape the cold :) Living in Calgary leaves more people with more disposable income. Vancouver is grey and wet all winter and those with money do the same thing. Welcome!
Well said! This year the temperature reached -30 degree Celsius. No physical activity of any kind. Had to wear 4 layers of clothes, and life has never been so boring. It's more like you've imprisoned yourself all the time.
great video，very helpful，Thanks。
Thank you so much for watching! We're glad it helped.
Nice analysis, but giving a win to Calgary on weather is just insane.
Depends on if you like the snow and all the things that come with it! Snowboarding, skating, hockey, etc. 😆
@@LiveInnerCityI'm no Vancouver fanboy, I left after living there for 13 yrs but the city has a ski hill literally a stones throw from North Van and arguably one the the best ski resort in the world a short drive up the Sea to Sky.
@@Xyy2387 thanks for the reco bud!
Great video !
Hi there! Thanks for watching my video - I'm glad you enjoyed it! I had a blast making this video and comparing these two awesome cities. Do you have a personal preference between Calgary and Vancouver, or do you think they're both equally rad in their own way?
Also, I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting topics to cover on my channel. Is there anything else you'd like to see me explore? Let me know and I'll do my best to make it happen.
Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment - I appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you soon!
Lol… I am living in Vancouver for almost 10 years now and I hate it here. The only thing I actually like is the fact I work in construction and I have lots of work and my salary skyrocketed in just a few years I’m making almost triple than what I was making 7 years ago. Night life in Vancouver sucks. If you wanna have fun I don’t recommend it here. I will move to Calgary bcuz I want a house and affording a house here is impossible!
Hey @Burajiro! I totally hear you, I see how you are stuck between a tough place. There's nothing wrong with making bank now so you can use that to fund a purchase here in the future! Let us know if you are toying around with that idea and we can explore what it would look like to buy here! 😉
Calgary vs Ottawa
Thank you for your suggestion, Linda! We will be coming out with a video on that within the coming months. Is there anything in particular that you would like to know about Calgary and Ottawa?
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@@LiveInnerCity Great, news! Is purchasing a home in Ottawa a better investment? Transit? Quality of life-entertainment, culture? Weather? Job prospects? Economy? It would be interesting to hear your perspective. Looking forward to it!
Other than scenery I personally don't think BC offers much more than Calgary. However, it will cost you considerably more.
Vancouver has AMAZING summers, especially when you can hit the beach and chill. What I don't like about Van is the cloudy weather and not getting any sun. I think I would prefer a dryer weather but sunnier throughout the year. It's too bad housing is so expensive there though 😑
Hi there. Thank you for sharing this video and tips. What about hospital? Does Calgary have good hospitals for kids? I know Vancouver does. Thanks
Yes, we have the Children's hospital which is really close to the Foothills hospital. Its located by University District in the NW
I’m thinking about moving to Vancouver from Calgary
Wishing you the best my friend!
these are my preferences moving to a new place..
mild weather condition
job availability and good salary
transportation
telecommunication and internet speed
water and electricity supply
education and medical services
recreation sites, beautiful surroundings and sports facilities..
low crime rates..
housing and low cost of living
@Talimaw - good thing Calgary has all of those! Except our mild weather sometimes gets to -30 😂
I'm curious about the crime rate and areas to avoid in both cities?
Hey Stewart! We are releasing a video tomorrow where we dive into the details of the crime statistics in Calgary. We compared it to other major cities on a high level but didn't go as in depth as Calgary for other cities. Feel free to hit the notification bell so you know when that video comes out!
Good information
Thank you, Hyun Tae Kim! Are you from Calgary or Vancouver?
How is the job prospects in Calgary ? Is Calgary turning into retirement community where ppl come to retire only ?
Absolutely not! Jobs are coming out in Calgary especially in tech though I recognize some are still struggling to find a job. It's not nearly as bad as its made out to be.
Hi, have a couple of questions on whether.
1. On average how many days Calgary will have freezing temperatures below -30C?
2. How many times we can expect a hailstorm in a year?
3. Is it always windy in Calgary?
Is migraine a common problem in Calgary during winter?
Hi Narsimha! This past winter we had a cold snap of one week at -30. Hail storms happen often but not damaging ones. They do happen but more so in the North East and Airdrie area. I wouldn't say it's always windy, we don't find it in issue. Migraine issues are dependent on individuals but I would think a lot of people wouldn't have it
“ Everything “ in Calgary is more expensive than Vancouver except real estate and gas.
Real estate is cheaper in the suburbs of Vancouver.
Gas expense in Vancouver can be lower cause you drive less cause destinations are closer and btw transit is very effective and efficient.
Examples of cheaper in Vancouver vs Calgary?
1. Property taxes
2. Strata management fees
3. Water is free except for commercial businesses and strata corporations.
4. Utilities overall cheaper.
5. Food cheaper.
Good points! Would the cost of living (your home and mortgage costs) not outweigh all these things though given the high cost of houses?
@@LiveInnerCity That depends on the magnitude of everything. I do know properties as least double their price every 12 years in Vancouver Lower mainland.
Typical Calgarian responses to why they live in Calgary:
Prefer 6 months of snow/cold over rain….omg!
Gotta love hail storms.
Higher wages….but not in every industry and Alberta has a relatively high unemployment rate.
Btw the only tourist destination for Calgary is Banff?…..Is Banff in Calgary? There is absolutely no tourist attraction(s) in Calgary.
You will have to pay me to live in Calgary.
@@LiveInnerCity You can buy a Rolex or a Timex watch? Rolex will go up in value. Or you can buy a Timex that will be worth nothing upon purchase.
@@LiveInnerCity btw houses are so cheap in Calgary…..Does anybody there have a mortgage? Btw approx. 50% of people with properties in Vancouver Lower mainland are mortgage free.
So how much are ultilty costs per month compared to Vancouver? Much more expensive?
Hi thank you for the formation.
As an int'l student should i study in calgary or toronto?
I will support part of of finance through part time jobs.
I would take a look at your future after school and see what industry or profession you want to be in. Our tech, healthcare, & natural resources is strong here and Albertans are paid the highest income compared to all other provinces
If someone like cloudy weather 🥲?
Where to go
Vancouver would win the Cloudy and wet weather prize! lol
Yeah, back in 2009, i went to vancouver once bec it's popular, but i happen to stumble at Hasting st. I thought i will die alive when i pass by this area. I don't know how to describe what i saw. I thought it was just in the movies. It's as if i was in the land of the "LIVING DEAD".. honestly, i still had nightmares untill now.
Here's my video reply:
vid.us/u4rqgr
What exactly ? Not sure and where and why ? Like can you provide clarity ?
Calgary is The best!! I visited Vancouver in May and I never missed Calgary so much!
We agree with you 100%!!! 👊
Based on my same income, will I qualify for the same mortgage amount in Brooks Alta I do in Vancouver?
It could be the same or be very similar, depending on the lender. If you want to find out our mortgage team can help you. Email us at hello@liveinnercity.com 😆
How about car insurance, house insurance and utilities (gas, electricity and water)? I have a co worker who moved from Vancouver BC to Calgary and he's saying those 3 categories I mentioned are much cheaper in BC. He said that housing is the only thing much cheaper in AB, everything else is the same or even much cheaper in BC, is that really true?
Car insurance could be around $1500 - $2000/yr depending on your record, house insurance $120 - $200/mo, and utilities probably average $500/mo. This depends on how big of home, usage, etc. but those are good rules of thumb. We also DON'T have any other tax other than GST, and no land transfer fee which that alone saves you thousands!!
500 per month for utilities!?
What utiliities are you includijg in this amount?
I wish Calagry and Edmonton can somehow merge into a huge city to surpass Vancouver hahah
That may happen ... in a few centuries lol
Imagine calgary being compared to van city?! Wow!!!
Its a much different landscape AND investor mentality. Seems like many Vancouverites want only appreciation because many have ridden that wave of exponential price growth the last few years lol
@@LiveInnerCity Yeah kinda over hyped at some point. Heard some of them moving out not just because of the skyrocketing prices but because of the weather as well, it rains almost all year round they said?
Is it possible to get work visa without IELTS.i will received sponsorship in Calgary hospital and the mentioned it not want IELTS .can be happen
That I am not sure about my friend, best to ask the local authorities
I love Calgary
We do too! What do you love the most about it?
@@LiveInnerCity Compared with Vancouver the Calgary s hwy are better , we can cross whole city with in an half hour.
It very affordable and also get paid well.
Lower taxes and lot more.
Thanks for asking
I am shocked that tech jobs in Canada even in Vancouver offer salary a lot lower than USA. about 50% to even 100%. This is a huge barrier for high skill tech guys to move there.
That is interesting ... where can we find this information so we can look it up?
7 months of your life every year is wasted due to terrible harsh winter in Calgary. This year the temperature reached -30 degree Celsius. No physical activity of any kind. Had to wear 4 layers of clothes, and life has never been so boring. It's more like you've imprisoned yourself all the time.
It's not just this year, its almost everywhere we will hit -30 lol and it's not quite true about no physical activity in the winter. Believe it or not you will see people fat biking and even running in -20 weather! Snowboarding is pretty popular here too so I think anything is still possible as long as you bundle up properly for it 😉
Lol, yes 7 months of -30! It’s crazy. Honestly though, not sure where these thoughts of the climate in Calgary come from. We average less than 4 nights a year at -30 or below. And for all the talk of -30, people forget to mention we actually get more days on average in Dec-Feb above 10c (9 days), and in general have more days above freezing (daytime highs) than below. I worked for two years travelling to Vancouver during the week, and +5 and that continuous misty rain soaks into the bones. Sure, I admit I liked the greenery, and some “winter” flowers out, but the rain and no sun is downright depressing. -30 is bad (-20 is bad!) but you can guarantee it doesn’t last “7 months”. Not sure why this video even popped up on my feed, but great video anyway! :-)
It's more like 4 months of winter, no need to exaggerate 😊
BC does not have MSP premiums
@jottti S thanks for clarifying that! Do you know when they removed it?
@@LiveInnerCity Since NDP was elected
Calgary surpassed Alberta's capital, Edmonton ouch!!!
Yup! Haha but both are great cities!
Sure, Vancouver is beautiful and I love the beaches but I can't stand Bonnie Hitler, the NDP thieves and the outrageous housing prices. Calgary it is!
lolol holler when you get out here!!
You will know the answer when there is no price tag
Thanks for your input!
I can't figure out why you've rated the education so good in Vancouver? The teacher unions are really strong, so good luck having any say in your childrens education. No computers or tech equipment in grade schools. Students from Calgary who go to Vancouver for higher education end up with much more debt than if they stayed in Calgary. Plus all their student friends in Vancouver can't afford to live there, so goodbye friends.
Thanks for sharing your opinion friend!
👍👍
Calgary is no.1 atm, but In would without gas Calgary goes down
Here's my video reply:
vid.us/se2toy
please advice if a single mom from middle east country can migrate to canada with 2 kids and graduation degree which is the safest province please advice
Hi Linta! Thank you so much for reaching out to us. You can go ahead and watch our latest video here which talks about the cost of living in Calgary (and Alberta as a province): th-cam.com/video/mrKSzkxPx2E/w-d-xo.html
You can also download our cheat sheet with all the costs we mention plus recommendations of services: bit.ly/CostofLivingLIC
That should give you a general idea of the costs you would need to go through if you will be migrating.
Generally, all provinces are safe. However, you would need to research the crime rate in individual neighbourhoods as no area/city is perfect. If you'd like more specific advice you can email me at hello@liveinnercity.com and we can talk about it more.
Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!
Everyone leave Calgary!!!! We want to keep it wholesome !!
hahaha we are expecting almost 90,000 people to Calgary within the next 4 years ... so the opposite is happening! lol
Vancover is very expensive city. Everything cost more in BC. BRING CASH is what BC means. Gas and auto insurance and taxes are all more in Vancouver. Rent is also ridiculous high rents if you can find an empty suite even . Canada is at a turning point right now. We are allow over 1. So.ethjng million more Immigrints here in next 3 years. Yes more people is all we need right ? We have so much extra to go around why not open borders , come on come all , flee to the promise land. It's getting ugly. Open your eyes people and think for yourself. I know what I see. What do you see ?
Eddie, great to hear from you again. It's true that the all cash unconditional offers are the ones mostly winning the bids for Vancouver real estate.
Very valid points, however, we see that with more immigration means more skilled workers and further investment into our country which will bring some much needed economic boost to our country. We'd love to hear more about your opinion, what else do you see?
@@LiveInnerCity wow you are absolutely right 👍 .. i wish I can get help from you guys
how about for IT job market?
Best of luck on the job hunt! Please see my video reply:
vid.us/aqwpvg
Vancouver and surrey it is clear to see is mostly east Indians now. What's Calgary for ethnic people's ? Asians and east Indians ? Canada is becoming an extension of India. Big India soon.
I've seen some Asians, mainly Philippinos, Indians, Pakistanis and Chinese. I've seen lots of white people from Eastern Europe, Great Britain and France. Some came generations ago though, some are just arriving. My doctor is Nigerian, my neighbors are Hungarian. So you're welcome to Calgary.
@@deifor Calgary is great. Cheaper fuel cheaper to buy homes cheaper everything I'm sure. We are leave vancover next spring it's time to flee , we have paid enough and refuse.these ridiculous rents here . Wealthy people think all is fine here, but only the poor working slaves like us notice how everything is too expensive in Vancouver now
In Calgary, there is a lot of diversity in ethnic cultures, it truly represents Canada's multiculturalism for sure! Juan has a great point, with every culture that comes brings something from their culture to our great country. Eddie, I completely understand your situation, if and when you are making that transition, our team would love to get involved in helping you through a smooth transition to enjoy your life here in Calgary. Feel free to reach out to us at hello@liveinnercity.com if you have any questions.
FAMILY WITH KIDS AND MEDIUM INCOME? GO CALGARY, BUY SINGLE HOUSE.
100%! Its actually affordable for families to live in a SINGLE detached home here! Great channel by the way! 😀
Biased
Thanks for sharing
I'm sorry, I cant take this video seriously with you saying there are better opportunities for jobs in Calgary, as well as better weather... what? Like you said, its subjective, but there obviously clear bias in this video. -10 to -30 degree 7 month winters, Vancouver rarely drops below 0 and spring starts sooner, fall starts later. There is no comparison. As for job opportunities, why don't you look at unemployment rates opposed to just salaries, there is a plethora of opportunities in Vancouver and basically none in a dying sector (oil). The tech industry here is booming, which also wasn't mentioned. Good paying jobs exist in Calgary but are extremely difficult to come by, especially for new graduates, it's an awful place to start a career in a meaningful industry outside of oil & gas (look at the office vacancy downtown).
Nice to hear the negatives and positives both !!
learning a lot from these guys videos and there were a lot of good points. I also see your feedback - since you also spoke about #Vancouver and I was trying to check before I immigrate from my country trying to figure out the masters study program very soon and for future job , making a new family , and buying real estate - a house .. and restarting a new life and trying to get answers ..
i was wondering what is it that even at this age 40+ where would we find everything and best to live in ?
What is driving the market there even though it is so costly and what was it that you found was not available.. let's say in #Cal ?
Where would be really great for making a lot of friends, being in all sorts of areas and industries and trying out new things and meeting someone and earning a lot of money ?
Hope you could answer the BELOW 👇 for me please as well !
*Also what UNIV should I target in BC and why BC and Vancouver and VICTORIA may be ? and same in CALGARY TOO ? Like there are 2 big universities there too!
and How much of the difference do they make ? I was looking for something like the MBA or any programs that are just going to do fantastic for oneself in the near future !*
Perhaps I would like to know from you .. Someone trying to chose a university study program like an Masters MBA and then find a future which city (Location ?) and where and what universities if you know any would you recommend ?
Does it make it different when choosing for education and immigration compared to buying real estate and settling down ?
Would you say that and could you answer these questions ❓
Thank you in advance !
This is true ...thats why I consider Calgary as Retirement city where ppl with money come to retire and not to work. Hard to find job
NO ANSWER 😕 ??? TO THE previous questions in comment ⁉️⁉️ How can it be that BAD ? How are people settling there then
@Ravi Nair Hi Ravi, ultimately just keep in mind that this guy is a relator is calgary. He is trying to sell houses to potential viewers and attract people to the City. Clear bias. I was born and raised in Calgary, I love the City. I now live in Vancouver. I moved to Vancouver for opportunity, and am very happy I did. It is very easy to find quality jobs here If that is what you're looking for. There is a labour shortage in basically every industry, Including construction and tech which are high paying. For my job, it pays much more in vancouver than it would in calgary.
On the flip side, you'll never be able to buy a house in vancouver, unless you're already a multi millionaire. Calgary is much more affordable and in my opinion a better place to raise a family, If you can find a good job. In terms of schooling - look into program quality at different schools for MBA. UBC will likely be better than U of C. U of Vic is also a decent option.
Calgary is okay in the summer if there isn't smoke, but unfortunately the past few years have been cold winters with smoky summers due to forest fires. It's quite unfortunate.
This isn't much of an issue in vancouver and the costal air blows east and keeps smoke out of the city (usually).
Friends will be easy to come by in either cities. There is big populations of immigrants in both cities. Quality of life will be much better in Vancouver, cost of living is much better in Calgary. It depends what's more important to you.
When you choose Calgary over Vancouver in climate you lost all credibility. Keep telling yourself that snow storms in October and May are ok and -30 isn't that cold because its dry. lol
Hey Steve! Of course, everyone has their own preference. Personally I like winter sports so don't mind the snow. I don't like rain because of the gloominess so it's the winner for me. What do you prefer and why?
i spent a day in white rock during the winter when it was around zero and never felt so cold in my life, a lot worse than -30 in calgary.
Good luck with the endless rain, unaffordable housing, and the extra 7% sales tax. Leaving BC is the best choice I made in my life.
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Thanks for your input bud