Chilliwack is one of the oldest municipalities in British Columbia, located just over 100 kilometres east of Vancouver in the Fraser Valley. Originally a farming community, Chilliwack today is a growing city of around 92,000 residents known for its high quality of life, many outdoor activities and relatively low cost of living compared to pricey Vancouver.
Your cost of living in Chilliwack depends on many individual factors, including whether you own or rent your home, whether you have a personal vehicle to get around and whether you have dependents. Chilliwack home prices are high compared to other regions of Canada but are considerably lower than in other parts of British Columbia, while still offering fairly close proximity to Vancouver’s booming job market and cultural attractions. The average home sale price in Chilliwack from January through July 2021 was $703,152, according to Canadian Real Estate Association sales figures.
Drivers in British Columbia pay the highest auto insurance rates in Canada. Like all drivers in B.C., Chilliwack drivers must buy their basic, mandatory auto coverage through Autoplan, a program of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, a crown corporation. Private insurance providers offer optional additional coverage. The average annual auto insurance premium price in B.C. is $1,832, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.