Affordability calculator

What can you actually afford in Nanaimo?

Quick Nanaimo-specific calculator. Enter your numbers, see your real max purchase price — and what the same budget gets you in Vancouver.

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Your max Nanaimo purchase price

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Based on 32% GDS ratio + 40% TDS ratio (CMHC standards).

Monthly costs at that price

  • Mortgage (P&I) $—
  • Property tax $—
  • Heating estimate $—
  • Total monthly housing $—

What that budget buys in Nanaimo vs Vancouver

Nanaimo

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    Same budget, Vancouver

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      Comparisons use 2026 median sold prices per home type from VIREB (Nanaimo) and REBGV (Vancouver). Your budget crosses over on the Nanaimo side at a significantly better home type — that's the whole point.

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