Is Calgary WORTH it? - The Pros and Cons of Living in Calgary
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Күн бұрынCalgary is a beautiful city surrounded by nature. It is in a prairie province, Alberta, here in Canada.
The city is considered a prime location with it being famed for its oil industry and cowboy tradition.
Recently, it has been gaining more traction and interest not just from investors in real estate but also those who wish to move to Calgary due to its relative affordability, safety, and great ambiance.
But what exactly makes Calgary so great?
Is Calgary a good city to move to or to live in?
What are the things you should know about living in Calgary?
These are just some of the questions that Felix Chan, a realtor and mortgage broker born and raised in Calgary answers in this video.
If you are planning to move to Calgary in 2022 or in the near future, then you should know about the good and the bad that you might experience in the city.
For seven years in a row, Calgary has been given the honour of being the fifth livable city in the world, ahead of cities like Vancouver and Toronto. The municipality maintains this ranking by consistently working on its stability, health care, education, and cleanliness, making it a desirable place to live in.
Felix Chan’s discussion is divided into major areas, including finances or your buying power in Calgary in terms of real estate and the cost of living in Calgary.
There is also a discussion on the activities you can experience or participate in within or near Calgary.
The weather, that being the main driving factor for some people to move to or from Canada is also discussed. Lastly, there are also discussions on safety, the numerous parks in Calgary and transportation.
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This is LiveInnerCity’s video on life in Calgary - Is it WORTH it? |The Pros and Cons of Living in Calgary
Chapters:
00:00 - The Honest Advice from an Old Guy in Calgary
00:30 - What you can DO in Calgary
1:06 - What your money can get you
1:50 - Do you like HOT or COLD?
2:01 - What makes Calgary a GREAT CITY
3:12 - How safe are the communities in Calgary?
3:50 - How is the economy of Calgary doing?
4:03 - How the weather can affect individuals
4:14 - The locale and its effects
4:34 - Getting around Calgary
4:48 - Is Calgary WORTH it?
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@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Got any favourite memory or places you love to visit in Calgary? Let us know in the comments below. We might give it a try ;)
@inammahboob6885 Жыл бұрын
How was it like getting a job in calgary? Is it difficult?
@pablogalvz 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Felix! They keep getting better!
@keremcanbayr3656 2 жыл бұрын
Your positivity made me smile mate! A good and informative video. Thanks for your efforts. I would gladly watch if you have longer videos about the topic
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
@Kerem! Thank you my friend, here is a personal note for you! vid.us/s9zsc2
@robertobutz993 2 жыл бұрын
Very well said and explained, thanks for sharing your valuable insights about Calgary and it’s neighbouring areas👍
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Anytime @Roberto! Glad this has given you some insight on Calgary!
@ParentsandProjects 2 жыл бұрын
Great place to live most definitely. Favourite spot for our family is Calgary Olympic Park. An amazing little hill to ski or snowboard located inside the city. Awesome video Felix!
@DiegoGarcia-dh2uw 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Informative and interesting! Cheers
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help, Diego! See you in our next video?
@lucchabot7305 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Thank you @Luc! Hope its helped you make a decision to move to this awesome city!
@davidodimayo9265 2 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, David! Are you from Calgary?
@MiceDnP Жыл бұрын
I am looking into which city/town to move to on my IEC Canada for a year. I really was looking into Vancouver but for whatever reason the more I looked into it, the more depressed I became. Now exploring deeper into other options.. Calgary seems like the right place. Even many of the cons sounds like + to me with nature being so close by.. can't wait! Thanks!
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
I'm so pumped to hear that! Come check it out, the nature part of is it unreal. We have so many parks, two rivers that flows through the city, and of course all the snoboarding/skiing you ever want to do. With Banff and Canmore in our backyard, its gives you so many options for an awesome weekend getaway! Check out the Banff Hot Springs, its only $10 and its awesome!
@tinawhoo 2 жыл бұрын
great video! we're making the move from vancouver to calgary next month.
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let us know if you need help with your mortgage or real estate! 👊
@rachell2009 11 ай бұрын
Hey! How’s been life in Calgary? I’m also in Vancouver downtown taking into the consideration moving there. I’d be happy to hear your honest comments :)
@pinkycat2484 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, unfortunately I hate the long cold winter, short summer. Maybe when I retire I will move there.
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Bah, you'll get used to it Martha! lol Summers are getting longer and winters are getting shorter as the globe heats up!
@pontiacperformance1993 Жыл бұрын
Great video I’ve lived in calgary all my life and I don’t think I could leave
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Its only going to get better as our population grows around 90,000 people over the next 4 years!
@user-lh3fb5vp4r Жыл бұрын
I'm living in Toronto right now. And I'm planning to move to Calgary next year. So excited about it. I will go and open a fried chicken restaurant. Hope everyone will like it.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Sweet! Tell us when it opens!
@user-lh3fb5vp4r Жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity sure thing
@cristoferchanimak Жыл бұрын
Calgary is much more peaceful than Toronto and I think much friendlier! It can feel boring at times especially in the winter but it’s very nice.
@joshberith Жыл бұрын
Wishing you good luck and hoping that you succed ❤
@JERios-wv8lx 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the info. My future. wife and i are planing to emigrate to Canada, and after searching for info about Canadian cities, this is the one we want to call home!
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome, J.E! We can't wait to have you in Calgary! It's a great choice.
@ProductofChina 2 жыл бұрын
But its too cold
@TheDiomio 2 жыл бұрын
Dude you're like the Asian-Canadian Graham Stephan haha! Great channel, respect the hustle!
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Whatsup @TheDiomio! For you my friend! vid.us/aefcjz
@davrocket5304 2 жыл бұрын
I am from Montreal, moved to Vancouver for few weeks, I completely hated it , it feels like another country, every thing was so expensive. My Canadian $ is like suddently becoming Mexican pesos ( no offense to Mexicans at any mean) I felt like even a garbage bag in Vancouver would have a huge price tag. I just moved into Calgary and it feels already better. Montreal the winter is brutal that's why I left.
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
hahhaa thanks for sharing Dav and I'm glad Calgary feels a bit more like home for you! Our winter so far has been extremely warm, enjoy it while it lasts! And welcome to Calgary!!! 👊
@lhenry1693 2 жыл бұрын
Me too dav, im from Ontario….BC weather with rain is brutal….never knew how much i need the sun. Calgary housing is manageable, Ontario and BC its ridiculous…
@billybowbob2071 2 жыл бұрын
How ya liking the weather today buddy! Lol. April 19...
@daniellelu__ 2 жыл бұрын
The winter is worse in Montreal than Calgary?
@ClearKnowingFeelingHearing Жыл бұрын
@@daniellelu__ yes
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
*Today in 2022 looking at the prices **#Calgary** seems to have become a HIGH priced option now as well like most cities now close to a **#Million** dollar houses* that's a quick GROWTH 📈 already and it is quite high now .. Great Job 👍
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
@Ravi - prices for single-family homes have essentially jumped $60k - $80k but we are not in a bubble. Our real estate prices are just catching up to where they should have been. We are one of the last, biggest, affordable cities in all of Canada
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity Okies and you think it will go higher ! Also are condos or houses available at *200K level to 300K level too* ? Or that option had dissappeared ?
@charity9864 Жыл бұрын
can you explain more about the weather? what is chinooks?
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Chinooks are warm winds that we get in the WINTER. Don't know the science behind it but it takes the bite out of winter for us Calgarians!
@thomaspaul172 2 жыл бұрын
"Having a white Christmas is always awesome" - couldn't agree with you more :)
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Word ... its not the same without it!
@callahansmith1411 Жыл бұрын
10/10 intro
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
haha awesome thank you @Callahan!
@mikepeacock1499 Жыл бұрын
Good Video, thanks. Thinking of moving out that way ( From Toronto), Interested due to the cost of housing, considering a job in North B.C. and would fly in / out for work. Looking for a area where the house is safe for weeks at a time alone.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Hey @Mike! Calgary in general is pretty safe, plus you could buy a bungalow and live in the basement and rent out the upstairs (since you'll get more rent upstairs) or airbnb the basement while you are away 😆
@stephenfermoyle4578 Жыл бұрын
the tech industry is really growing there as well
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Yep 100%! If we look five or 10 years in the future and if Alberta is able to grow the tech sector, our luxury market is going to take off! Inventory levels will stay low because demand will outstrip the supply and that will be for all property types. Better buy now coz we are bullish on all the migration coming here! Over long term we believe this will drive prices up
@billybowbob2071 2 жыл бұрын
Lol. It's April 19, and while it's raining in Vancouver, the grass is green and the flowers are blooming, trees have leaves, here in Calgary, it's -2, blowing snow like crazy and 3 inches on the ground so far...
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, weather kind of blows here! But just like in life, you can't have it all 😭
@draganbuhanovich6411 Жыл бұрын
Blowing windchill and mucus is running from nose,and freezing on your chest welcome to prairies
@ernestjohnsmith8155 2 жыл бұрын
How can I monitor pre construction condos/townhome developments coming up?
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
That is a manual job my friend. There have been websites that list pre-construction properties but they have never lasted. The best is to work with a real estate agent, even then it is a bit of a challenge to keep up with all projects
@donbosco915 2 жыл бұрын
whats your take on the build quality of Mattamy homes?
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Don! Nothing wrong with Mattamy, you just need to make sure that they are able to deliver on what you want. FYI - I highly recommend you use a realtor to represent you because the sales people don't work for you, they're there to make sales for the builder. No different than having a lawyer represent you in court, the biggest difference is you have to pay your lawyer, whereas the builder usually compensates the realtor
@KHKH-os6kt 2 ай бұрын
Calgary was very nice back in the 70's, lived in Canmore in the 80's, lived in Edmonton in the 90's to the 2024. Moved to fort Saskatchewan now because of being in those bigger cities you are crasy.
@LiveInnerCity 2 ай бұрын
That's amazing you've lived in so many different Alberta cities! How are you liking Fort Saskatchewan so far?
@jayshah6032 2 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy, love your videos. I need a second thought on the property i put offer on. Its 1515 sqft corner lot detached lane home in savanna. I got approved for 465k. It has some upgrades like gas stove, large deck, extra windows. Former show home. No garage included. Is it right price?? Any thoughts appreciated..
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hi @Jay! There are many other factors that we do not know, such as location of the lot, upgrades, etc. so it's hard to give you our thoughts on it
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
How's the Views there in most of houses .. you get mountain or river etc ? And Without a Garage ? I dont know much but won't you have garages there much ? Also how's the real estate market there and in downtown is it very costly there and no big homes ?
@Eric00700 2 жыл бұрын
For the first time in my life I’m considering moving there! It’s just so cheap compared to Vancouver
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds AWESOME, Eric! We're super pumped to have you here with us, hopefully. Let us know if you're around. We run a weekly shinny if you're into that.
@Eric00700 2 жыл бұрын
Unreal! Might not be for sometime.
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity what's a shinny ?
@Daniel-nt2fw 2 жыл бұрын
@@deboraabh pick-up hockey
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
@@Daniel-nt2fw you mean ice hockey 🏒 ? What's pick up hockey man i have no idea and why is it called Shinny and what's the real estate company doing weekly with hockey ??
@shahzeb1100 2 жыл бұрын
Lets go Calgary!!
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Whooooooot whoooooot!!! hahha
@valeditz111 Жыл бұрын
i used to wanna move to calgary but because of me getting sick in the cold alot i had to just move to vancouver
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Summer is great there! The cloudy weather doesn't bug ya though in the winter?
@Channel8eight 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Felix, I'm an early career Petroleum Engineer looking to make my move to Calgary within the next 1 to 2 years. I'm currently in Australia where the oil and gas industry is very small, so this is a career driven decision. I hope you don't mind, but what are your thoughts on this ?
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Oil and gas makes up 25% of Alberta's GDP and it will take a while to diversify our economy to the tech sector which is already happening. Looking at the Ukraine conflict, the EU's dependency on oil, the low inventory of oil, we see prices staying up for a while. Higher prices of oil = more investment in the oil sands = more jobs = people migrating to Alberta = vacancy rates decrease = real estate prices stay up or go to the Moon. Make the move, give us a call, get into a happy home! We can help 👊
@Channel8eight 2 жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity MY MAN! See you in the next 12-18 months buddy!
@user-qy6tu9ip9v 2 жыл бұрын
@@Channel8eight Good luck buddy. Hopefully you live cheap and within your means. Invest as much as possible.
@lauriehealey6255 Жыл бұрын
I would reconsider we are trying to get oil and gas out of the country it seems which is dumb
@mjor6406 Жыл бұрын
Oil and gas is a boom and bust industry. Most of the people that tend not to get fired as soon as oil prices tank are geophysicists with APEGA certificates. And oil and gas accountants. Too many geologists and petroleum engineers here.
@gavraptor7312 2 жыл бұрын
hi, what people do when it's hail storm, to protect the car
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Bring it inside the garage or pray 😂
@jigneshrohit 2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean when you say” If you’re in Oil and Gas, there’s a lot of money”? Do you mean the oil field jobs or sales jobs?
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
If you are working in the oil and gas sector, your compensation tends to be pretty good
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
Hye Felix - What's the #income - total you need for a 500,000 thousand home ?? Can you guide on that ? ... And what would the EMI be and what is the interest and extra costs to bear in mind ? *also are these houses really huge a d with a GREAT VIEW ? like do you get houses with Mountains and River view etc easily ? What would be the PRice For that one and a detached home ?* Also DOWNTOWN townhouse or *Apartment high rise* would cost how much here ?? Do people prefer CONDOS and High rise apartments in Calgary ?
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ravi! Since you have a lot of questions, it would be best if you looked at the pricing in the link below. The cost of homes varies depending on the community, location, size, etc. Not sure if you are looking for yourself or as an investment property but we would need clarity as to your PURPOSE before answering your last questions. Everything is based on your preapproval amount - felix.redlinecanada.com/idx/?feed=pwmls&usersearch=1&search_location=calgary&search_type%5B0%5D=Residential&bounds%5Bne%5D%5Blat%5D=51.23805354082496&bounds%5Bne%5D%5Blng%5D=-113.57971436437501&bounds%5Bsw%5D%5Blat%5D=50.79659623271129&bounds%5Bsw%5D%5Blng%5D=-114.56848389562501&order=ListingDOM&sort=ASC
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity IN THE LINK YOU SENT - I will try first to try the *OPEN HOUSE* of the 18 Avenue Nw, Calgary *$69,900 on JAN 22 AND JAN 23*
@LardoiseGirl1976 2 жыл бұрын
Most of the activities you mentioned are outside of Calgary, is there really that little to do within the largest city in Alberta?
@mjor6406 2 жыл бұрын
Yes summer time you can run hike walk or kayak in Fish Creek Park. Also great for biking or cross-country skiing. The park is massive. Great facilities too like the YMCA in the south such as Remington or Seton or the NW eve Repsol Centre. Also shopping in Kensington, South centre, downtown or Chinook. Glenmore Park is good too, there are farmers markets around the Lamborghini dealership, also at crossroads and the NW near COP. Flames games at the Saddledome. UofC has many tournaments and shows. Oval skating rink etc. Stanley Park for skating and BBQ etc.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
@Shannon, I think @mJor's response nailed it lol to add to that in the summertime there are lots of festivals happening, from cultural to music to night markets to name a few. Of course this is all dependent on your lifestyle, it's really great for those who love the active life
@Vuuvvdg 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to meet you felix!I am HKers and I will come to Calgary for living. Just say hi to you! =) I will rent a house, do you speak Cantonese? Can I contact you when I arrive? haha
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Hey @Vuuvvdg! hahha you are awesome, thank you for reaching out! I speak Chin-Glish lol (Chinese-English). Feel free to call me anytime!!! Looking forward to it!
@roxannetandang2504 Жыл бұрын
We want to move there. From oakville.. looking for help to look for house affordable.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Roxanne! Please reach out to us here - hello@liveinnercity.com
@buttlesschap 2 жыл бұрын
does the northwest have the largest chinese community in calgary?
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hey @aj the Northwest/North and parts of the NE does with TnT's in both sections of the city
@Narseeereddy 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@canadianjatti 2 жыл бұрын
this is all on google but just from my memory and living here over 30 years this is what i would say 1. if we are talking with windchill then around 7 days 2. two to three times a year 3. nope
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Narshimha! This past winter we had about two weeks of -30 weather (there was a cold snap which doesn't happen often). Hailstorms happen every year, just not intense ones that cause a ton of damage. Wind is normal here, it's not a big issue
@lauriehealey6255 Жыл бұрын
It is ALWAYSSSSSS windy here The snow and hail is iffy our weather is actually bipolar
@lauriehealey6255 Жыл бұрын
@@canadianjatti did you say nope to the wind??? Are you on glue?
@canadianjatti Жыл бұрын
@@lauriehealey6255 she asked if it was ALWAYS windy and the answer is no.
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking of moving there .. *Hye **#Felix** Other than that which University one or two are the best output and experience for like **#MBA** or Phd there and which programs are realy doing well for everything and the high paying jobs as well??* What industries or subjects are doing the best in Calgary and what programs or areas are really doing great .. your other videos touched upon this topic a bit about Calgary ?? And do MBA'S easily get a job there and what's the Average Salaries and fields that really are having a huge potential and jobs and comparatively is starting UNIVERSITY better in BC and then coming to settle in Calgary a better idea ??
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ravi - I'm no economist or job expert, but here is my take on it! vid.us/l6u7oz
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity Hye thanks for the Video and the answer .... Is it still shifting to other economies or as of now it is the OIL and GAS and i did not mention or ask for #CPA .. I asked about the #MBA ?? They are 2 different things completely AND Yes I do know about the #Calgary Economic D..... I haven't got your link 🔗 that you mentioned but have seen a lot of videos that CED have posted and CED happens to be RUN by council is it ? And is it specific to only Calgary or every city has One of the same economic development unit ?
@FrankHuynh 2 жыл бұрын
it's worth it!
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you're doing well, Frank! Thanks for vouching for Calgary!
@yoshitham2877 2 жыл бұрын
Hi sir,we r from India... present we r styaing in near Toronto (ON)..we r planning to buy a home in Calgary...which area is best to live in Calgary...For families.... Please help me sir, And how to find a home in Calgary from Ontario
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Yoshitha. Please email me at hello@liveinnercity.com so I can understand your situation better!
@draganbuhanovich6411 Жыл бұрын
Better stay in Toronto bro
@Dark_horse777 Жыл бұрын
I live in Vancouver and absolutely hate it. Been to Calgary a few times now and seriously like it. People are friendlier drivers are better and the city is cleaner and more affordable. Vancouver has got to be the most miserable and depressing place I’ve ever been
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Hey @Dark! Haha yea we've had a lot of people from Van calling us complaining about the same thing ... which is why our real estate industry in Calgary is still relatively strong! If you ever want to learn more about Calgary and our housing, feel free to reach out to us! Hello@liveinnercity.com
@rachell2009 11 ай бұрын
Hi there I’m curious to hear what part of Vancouver you’re living that made you feel the depressing vibe.. could you disclose and share if yoi moved to Calgary?
@rez9386 2 жыл бұрын
Ok but the main issue i have and concerns are the wild fire that you guys have often... Was thinking of moving to Calgary or Edmonton but just hearing about the fire season isnt great at all.
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rez, that's reasonable! What have you heard about it so far?
@jack604 2 жыл бұрын
Bc has wild fires every summer 🤷♂️ it's still fine here, although I rather move to calgary
@ClearKnowingFeelingHearing Жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity are the fires pretty bad yearly? I was an evacuee from the Behemoth fire in Fort Mac so I know a thing or 2 about how fast it can spread in Alberta (spent the primary amount of my life in BC though)-have you ever had a threat of evacuation in Calgary?
@jevari7 Жыл бұрын
is half a mill a good price for a house things are so crazy in canada ahha
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
In Edmonton and Calgary, yea you can find a good home. But in Vancouver and Toronto ... it would probably only buy you a bathroom of a detached home lolol
@jevari7 Жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity things are just so bad right now, only way to own something is becoming a debt slave for years.
@kentechies8846 Жыл бұрын
Safety.....not this year :(
@merf64 2 жыл бұрын
My biggest pet peeve with Calgary is it is soooooooooooooo boring. Look at any city in the states that is similar size to Calgary 1-1.6 million, and they all have way more entertainment and things to do then Calgary. Our downtown core is empty after 6 pm and weekends, our museum is ok, but a lot of similar size cities have lots of museums and some a lot better. There are way more outdoor things to do around the city (I get it were cold 7 months out of the year). Our restaurant scene sucks. Once you get out of downtown and the surrounding area, it is all franchises, and they are all the same (Moxies, Earls, Joeys, Original Joes, and so on). Go down to the states and they have so many better restaurants. Not much to do for nightlife pre-covid. Yes we have 17th ave, but every city even Regina/Saskatoon has a few block stretch of bars and clubs. Travelling the states, most similar size city has a nice theme park (that would put Calaway park to shame) indoor water parks, huge indoor arcade/play fun centers. Also Calgary is close to...nothing (city wise...besides carbon copy clone called Edmonton). Lastly the one thing I always defended Calgary about was how safe it was. You can go to a small 70k+ city in the states and they have ghettos worst then anything in Calgary, but the past year or two there has been such a huge growth in our homeless population. Its like it doubled over night. People getting attacked on C-trains on a daily basis, drug use out in the open everywhere. Every few days there is a new article in the paper about how unsafe c-trains or downtown is. Also I will mention that I am well aware of the mountains and that is a huge plus for Calgary.
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your input! The food scene is getting much better here, but that also depends on what you're into. Same thing goes with entertainment. As we move out of the health crisis and into an economy with sustainable growth we will see less crime as that has been historical trends. Different strokes for different folks, but if homeownership is one of your goals in life then Calgary is a great place to consider!
@cristoferchanimak Жыл бұрын
Calgary IS boring. But it’s also very peaceful and lovely.
@reveuse5049 Жыл бұрын
What about the smoke please?
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Hey @Maman! We get smoke every year, some years are better than others. It was pretty minimal this year though, even with the crazy heat wave we got. Most of the times the smoke is coming from BC
@reveuse5049 Жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity thank you🙏🏻
@jotttis8680 10 ай бұрын
A White Christmas is awesome…. White Easter on the other hand not so awesome
@LiveInnerCity 9 ай бұрын
Depends if you like snow! 😂
@joesimpson4655 6 ай бұрын
income tax higher in alberta than in BC.
@LiveInnerCity 3 ай бұрын
it depends on your income level
@norman1826 2 жыл бұрын
What I dont understand...you say a 1800 sqf home is affordable ... " only 500k....so how does the majority people earning 52k a year buy a house of that price....perhaps you know something we dont know
@kimKim-ph8ps 2 жыл бұрын
You can afford it with someone else. Family or friend
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Hi @Norman! Your budget only allows you to go so much given a certain income. Long gone are the days of a single earner in a family household and when compared to BC or Ontario, we are very affordable
@LiveInnerCity 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly @Kim! We don't help any individuals buy a $500,000 home, it's always a couple or a young family
@deboraabh 2 жыл бұрын
What's the income - total you need for a 500,000 thousand home ?? Can you guide on that ? ... And what would the EMI be and what is the interest and extra costs to bear in mind ?
@canadianjatti 2 жыл бұрын
@@deboraabh use an online calculator. fast and easy.
@blitzboy227 2 жыл бұрын
The buzz static sound you add after every scene, is not comfortable to the ears. Please dont add that
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know buddy!
@oluseyeawolaru6977 Жыл бұрын
all pros, even the cons sounds like pros
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Bahahha 😂
@Tiger-gs6xm Жыл бұрын
Calgary is so boring. 6 months of winter. Gotta love hail storms. Red neck city. High unemployment.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! It depends on what you are into and its actually a very diverse city with many different cultures. Btw, you probably think we wear cowboy hats all the time ... but we don't 😆
@Tiger-gs6xm Жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity 1. Cowboy boots 2. Pick up trucks 3. Literally no electric cars 4. Steak/potatoes 5. Racism 6. Farm country 7. Cold/snow/salt/sand/engine block heater
@joevanbaidwan3196 10 ай бұрын
Vancouver economy is not diverse lol
@LiveInnerCity 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching anyways!
@schrodingerscat7218 Жыл бұрын
Is Calgary WORTH it? No, it is a bureaucratic oligarchy, a police state hell-hole replete with two attack helicopters. a crazy mayor, insane taxation (to support the parasite class) and exploding over-crowded inner city bungalows (yes, literally exploding, as in boom). A house costs 600k and there are so few good jobs that thirty two percent of the downtown core sits empty.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
Calgary isn't all doom and gloom - it boasts lovely outdoor activities and friendly folks. Drop by sometime, you might just be surprised (in a non-explosive way, of course)! 😉
@jotttis8680 Жыл бұрын
everyone that lives here tells me its a boring city
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
I guess that depends on any individuals definition of "boring". We have a River, lots of new and great restaurants, a decent night life, and it's a short drive from one of the most iconic towns in North America ... Banff! And that's just scratching the surface lol
@cristoferchanimak Жыл бұрын
It is very boring.
@cristoferchanimak Жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity I think our restaurant scene is pretty sad. Getting better though. You wanna eat well? Travel to a city with more people.
@cristoferchanimak Жыл бұрын
CONS: tiny population.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
We have about 1.3M people - it's not a super tiny city and even so, some people may see that as a good thing - it won't take you 1 hr from city end to end! 😆
@cristoferchanimak Жыл бұрын
@@LiveInnerCity not super tiny city very spread out! But we don’t even have 3M so I don’t know why everyone thinks 1.3M is so much. Those people would faint seeing Tokyo with almost 40M lol
@valiantredneck Жыл бұрын
Health care is free…? News to me, each working Canadian pays around and between 36%- 51% higher taxes than Americans due largely government health care cost’s. Free…? Hardly. I would actually prefer to have a binary system mixing Canadian and American options.
@LiveInnerCity Жыл бұрын
There is no free lunch in this world but most of the times you get what you pay for lol I don't think there is a perfect system out there, you just gotta weigh out what is best for your lifestyle and budget 😆
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