average income for canadians?

where can I get stats for average incomes for canadians. IE: single, married, etc.

stats can

I think I found it, but I'm very shocked to see the results.

Non-elderly male
Earner 28,700 29,700 30,500 31,300 31,400

http://www40.statcan.ca/l01/cst01/famil21a.htm

If I read it right, this is my category (single male, 28).

Totally shocked.

google
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...canadians+2005

first link is exactly what you need

Generally speaking, Canadians have very little money.

Most of our income is tied up in things like living expenses, transportation, taxes, etc. After the necessities are taken care of, we have very little money for things we want.

Originally Posted by Shaner

Generally speaking, Canadians have very little money. Most of our income is tied up in things like living expenses, transportation, taxes, etc. After the necessities are taken care of, we have very little money for things we want.

Very true. I think it's mainly because very few of us are actually taught about "Money" growing up from families, schools and freinds. You are left up to your own devices to get educated. If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.

Originally Posted by Audiogenic

Very true. I think it's mainly because very few of us are actually taught about "Money" growing up from families, schools and freinds. You are left up to your own devices to get educated. If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.

I disagree. No matter how much you plan, if you don't make enough money at your job, you can't have much in terms of disposable income.

I work for the federal government and still live paycheque to paycheque. I know teachers and cops who struggle to make ends meet and they don't exactly live in a mansion.

If there was ever a reason to move to the US it's because you can easily save more money down there than up here.

Originally Posted by Shaner

I disagree. No matter how much you plan, if you don't make enough money at your job, you can't have much in terms of disposable income.

I work for the federal government and still live paycheque to paycheque. I know teachers and cops who struggle to make ends meet and they don't exactly live in a mansion.

If there was ever a reason to move to the US it's because you can easily save more money down there than up here.

True that US residents have more buying power and possibly more disposable income..but they do pay for those luxuries with other sacrifices.

Case in point...I'm down in the US now, Washington DC and Boston for a new position I just took. Not working here but visiting some of the staff I'll be working with. The commutes are crazy down here...most people have at least a 30 min - 40 min commute IF there is no traffic, tolls on top of that, some are commuting up to 90 min. Parking downtown in Boston is $30/day!!!

Housing in the bigger markets in the US is even more pricier than Canadian cities... I'm looking out my hotel window and have been told all the apartments/brownstones around in this area, downtown, are all $1 million plus..for what, about 1000 sq ft of space..no garage, no parking, no yard???? No thanks!!

Also questions are raised on the medical front..I guess if you have a professional position, you may luck out and get a company sponsored plan, but if you don't be prepared to pay for decent coverage. Lots of people I've spoken to down here, don't have any coverage, they simply can't afford it, and aren't in the position to have company sponsored plans.

I like it in Canada, I live in a 3000sq ft house, yes, it's almost $450,000 for it, but we manage, I have a 3 car garage, and a driveway that can hold another 4 cars, I have a huge backyard and a nice deck. I commute maybe 20 min to work, max 30. There is something to be said about having space.

Originally Posted by rc51

Case in point...I'm down in the US now, Washington DC and Boston for a new position I just took. Not working here but visiting some of the staff I'll be working with. The commutes are crazy down here...most people have at least a 30 min - 40 min commute IF there is no traffic, tolls on top of that, some are commuting up to 90 min. Parking downtown in Boston is $30/day!!!

You're from Calgary... but the above that you stated isn't unheard of in Toronto. Subway from uptown to downtown is easily 30 minutes. Driving can be way worse.

Originally Posted by rc51

I like it in Canada, I live in a 3000sq ft house, yes, it's almost $450,000 for it, but we manage, I have a 3 car garage, and a driveway that can hold another 4 cars, I have a huge backyard and a nice deck. I commute maybe 20 min to work, max 30. There is something to be said about having space.

Dang man, and your on RFD's!?
haha j/k

Originally Posted by nubbie

I think I found it, but I'm very shocked to see the results.

http://www40.statcan.ca/l01/cst01/famil21a.htm

If I read it right, this is my category (single male, 28).

Totally shocked.

Remember, that's income AFTER taxes. When the gov't takes 40% of what you earn, the number isn't very encouraging.

Ok,
this doesn't make much sense..but I'll ask anyways.

A "non-earner" makes $9,700???

they would have to make that money somehow....

Non-earner probably means unemployed (a bum)

Assisted living, living on welfare, or "being on the roll". AISH for disabled people, etc..

Originally Posted by Shaner

I disagree. No matter how much you plan, if you don't make enough money at your job, you can't have much in terms of disposable income.

I work for the federal government and still live paycheque to paycheque. I know teachers and cops who struggle to make ends meet and they don't exactly live in a mansion.

If there was ever a reason to move to the US it's because you can easily save more money down there than up here.

Perhaps things are completely different out west - here it's very easy for someone to have extra money at the end of the month.

Myself, I found that even when I was only working one job I still ended up with thousands a year extra that I didn't spend. Now that I do two jobs, I end up with tens of thousands of dollars left over after my bills are paid and my lifestyle needs are met.

Possibly the cost of living here is that much less, but I've yet to see any professional (Teacher, police officer, etc... as you named) struggle to make ends meet, while having a proper budget. I've seen many struggle who did NOT have a proper budget, but anyone, regardless of country/wealth would struggle without a proper budget.

i am making about 50k/year in edmonton, single, and i'm strugling to make ends meet after taxes and other deductions, there is not much left