Enterprise Saskatchewan

Cost of Living

Saskatchewan's quality of life is high, while the cost of living is low. That makes the province a great place to live and raise a family, and a great place to locate or invest in a business.

  • Housing costs are lower in Saskatchewan than in most major cities in Canada, and owning a home is affordable and achievable for most people.
  • The health system is second to none, and there are no health care premiums.
  • The provincial sales tax of 5% is the lowest of any province that charges a sales tax.
  • It costs less to get to and from work because the maximum commute time within major cities is about 20 minutes.
9-City Housing Comparison

Saskatchewan's average housing costs are competitive with other major Canadian cities.

Auto Insurance

Saskatchewan's annual auto insurance rates are among the lowest in Canada.

Health Care

Saskatchewan has been a leader in health care for almost 50 years. We pioneered universal hospital care insurance in the 1940s and comprehensive medical coverage in the 1960s.

Taxes and Household Charges

We are making life better for the average Saskatchewan family and building a better future for our youth.

Saskatchewan Economy Off to a Strong Start in 2012

January 30, 2012
As the first month of 2012 comes to an end, the positive economic news rolled in as job numbers and wholesale trade hit monthly records.