Canada vs U.S.: housing cost inflation compared (September 2026)
September 2026 · Housing cost inflation: Canada 1.75%, U.S. 3.2%. Higher: U.S. (+1.45pp).
Recent figures
| Period | Canada | U.S. | Gap (Canada − U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 1.75% | 3.2% | -1.45pp |
| August 2026 | 1.54% | 3% | -1.46pp |
| July 2026 | 1.28% | 3.2% | -1.92pp |
| June 2026 | 1.55% | 3.3% | -1.75pp |
| May 2026 | 1.71% | 3.4% | -1.69pp |
| April 2026 | 1.77% | 3.3% | -1.53pp |
| March 2026 | 1.66% | 3% | -1.34pp |
| February 2026 | 1.5% | 3% | -1.5pp |
| January 2026 | 1.72% | 3% | -1.28pp |
| December 2025 | 2.1% | 3.2% | -1.1pp |
| November 2025 | 2.32% | 3% | -0.68pp |
| September 2025 | 2.56% | 3.6% | -1.04pp |
Definitions and sources
- Canada: shelter prices (CPI, 12-month change) — Statistics Canada
- U.S.: shelter prices (CPI, 12-month change) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics