What is a Good Salary in Drumheller, Alberta?
What is a Good Salary in Drumheller, Alberta?
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The average yearly salary in Drumheller is $52,050 and the average household income in Drumheller is $90,800.
Updated: August 1, 2026
Average Cost of Living per Month in Drumheller
The average cost of living in Drumheller is $3,829/month for a single person who rents.This average is based on many factors including the cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment.
Average cost of living
$3,829/month
Monthly net income of $0/year
$0/month
Average total income in 2020
$52,050
Average total household income in 2020
$90,800
Average Salary in Drumheller
The average salary in Drumheller is $52,050, which is 4.4% lower than the Canadian average salary of $54,450.
Cost of Living Calculator
Below are the details used to generate the average Cost of Living for Drumheller. Change the inputs to match your lifestyle and see how it compares to the average cost of living and a salary of $0.
Renter
Homeowner
Housing
The average monthly cost of rental housing in Drumheller is $1,804.
Transit
Driver
Transportation
The average monthly cost for a driver in Drumheller is $698.
Groceries
The average person spends $431 on groceries per month in Drumheller.
Utilities
The average monthly cost of utilities in Drumheller is $285.
Leisure & Entertainment
The average person in Drumheller spends $150 on leisure & entertainment per month.
Clothing
The average person in Drumheller spends $41 on clothing per month.
Restaurants
The average person in Drumheller spends $270 on restaurants per month.
Other
The average person in Drumheller spends $150 on miscellaneous goods and services per month.
General Disclaimer: This tool is designed for approximation purposes only and should not be used to replace a legal or accounting authority. To simplify the process, some variables are assumed to calculate the numbers included on this page. The results of this calculator should not be relied upon to determine career or tax decisions.
Your Results
Disclaimer: These numbers estimate what it costs to live in Drumheller based on Numbeo data. People can live in the city for much less, while others may need much more to fund their lifestyle.
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Jobs in Drumheller
Bosch Truck Group Inc.
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9 Jobs
Drumheller, AB
Full-time
Yesterday
Canalta Group
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15 Jobs
Drumheller, AB
$40,000 - $60,000 / year
Full-time
8 days ago
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$3,766
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$3,992
Avg. Cost of Living
$3,733
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$55,250
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$3,702
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$3,467
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106.77%
14.
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$60,600
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$4,011
Avg. Cost of Living
$3,852
Affordability Index
104.13%
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$66,400
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$4,319
Avg. Cost of Living
$4,218
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$59,900
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$3,973
Avg. Cost of Living
$3,893
Affordability Index
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Avg. Monthly Net pay
$4,006
Avg. Cost of Living
$3,977
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$4,025
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$4,031
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$59,750
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$3,965
Avg. Cost of Living
$3,982
Affordability Index
99.57%
20.
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$61,150
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$4,041
Avg. Cost of Living
$4,086
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Avg. Salary
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Avg. Monthly Net pay
$3,549
Avg. Cost of Living
$3,870
Affordability Index
91.7%
Avg. Salary
$52,050
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$3,510
Avg. Cost of Living
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Affordability Index
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$3,982
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$3,492
Avg. Cost of Living
$3,922
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Avg. Salary
$50,680
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$3,428
Avg. Cost of Living
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Affordability Index
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32.
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Avg. Salary
$51,000
Avg. Monthly Net pay
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Avg. Cost of Living
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Affordability Index
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Avg. Salary
$50,440
Avg. Monthly Net pay
$3,414
Avg. Cost of Living
$4,005
Affordability Index
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The Affordability Index is based on a single, non-homeowner, who owns a car.
CareerBeacon obtains its data from 3rd party services and cannot verify its accuracy. The information contained on this page is intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace legal authority. The information contained in the demographic reports should not be relied upon for determining career and/or relocation decisions.
CareerBeacon obtains its data from 3rd party services and cannot verify its accuracy. The information contained on this page is intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace legal authority. The information contained in the demographic reports should not be relied upon for determining career and/or relocation decisions.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Avg. Monthly Net pay | Avg. Cost of Living | Affordability Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
01
1
|
Canmore, Alberta | $72,800 | $4,626 | $3,982 |
11616
116.16%
|
|
02
2
|
Medicine Hat, Alberta | $52,250 | $3,522 | $3,084 |
11420
114.2%
|
|
03
3
|
Calgary, Alberta | $64,600 | $4,224 | $3,705 |
11399
114%
|
|
04
4
|
Cochrane, Alberta | $66,800 | $4,340 | $3,815 |
11375
113.76%
|
|
05
5
|
Grande Prairie, Alberta | $59,650 | $3,959 | $3,493 |
11335
113.35%
|
|
06
6
|
St. Albert, Alberta | $68,800 | $4,411 | $3,922 |
11247
112.48%
|
|
07
7
|
Cold Lake, Alberta | $65,100 | $4,250 | $3,860 |
11010
110.11%
|
|
08
8
|
Edmonton, Alberta | $56,800 | $3,795 | $3,452 |
10992
109.93%
|
|
09
9
|
Okotoks, Alberta | $64,400 | $4,213 | $3,858 |
10920
109.2%
|
|
10
10
|
Lethbridge, Alberta | $52,500 | $3,537 | $3,285 |
10767
107.67%
|
|
11
11
|
Spruce Grove, Alberta | $60,950 | $4,030 | $3,766 |
10701
107.02%
|
|
12
12
|
Whitecourt, Alberta | $60,250 | $3,992 | $3,733 |
10694
106.94%
|
|
13
13
|
Red Deer, Alberta | $55,250 | $3,702 | $3,467 |
10677
106.77%
|
|
14
14
|
Hinton, Alberta | $60,600 | $4,011 | $3,852 |
10413
104.13%
|
|
15
15
|
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta | $66,400 | $4,319 | $4,218 |
10238
102.39%
|
|
16
16
|
High Level, Alberta | $59,900 | $3,973 | $3,893 |
10205
102.06%
|
|
17
17
|
Athabasca, Alberta | $60,500 | $4,006 | $3,977 |
10072
100.72%
|
|
18
18
|
Peace River, Alberta | $60,850 | $4,025 | $4,031 |
09984
99.85%
|
|
19
19
|
Slave Lake, Alberta | $59,750 | $3,965 | $3,982 |
09957
99.57%
|
|
20
20
|
Airdrie, Alberta | $61,150 | $4,041 | $4,086 |
09890
98.9%
|
|
21
21
|
Strathmore, Alberta | $54,950 | $3,684 | $3,858 |
09548
95.49%
|
|
22
22
|
Beaverlodge, Alberta | $55,250 | $3,702 | $3,880 |
09540
95.41%
|
|
23
23
|
Saint Paul, Alberta | $53,650 | $3,606 | $3,892 |
09264
92.65%
|
|
24
24
|
Drayton Valley, Alberta | $54,600 | $3,663 | $3,960 |
09249
92.5%
|
|
25
25
|
Lacombe, Alberta | $52,700 | $3,549 | $3,870 |
09170
91.7%
|
|
26
26
|
Drumheller, Alberta | $52,050 | $3,510 | $3,829 |
09166
91.67%
|
|
27
27
|
Bonnyville, Alberta | $53,900 | $3,621 | $3,982 |
09093
90.93%
|
|
28
28
|
Camrose, Alberta | $51,750 | $3,492 | $3,922 |
08903
89.04%
|
|
29
29
|
Pincher Creek, Alberta | $50,640 | $3,426 | $3,938 |
08698
86.99%
|
|
30
30
|
Vegreville, Alberta | $48,920 | $3,322 | $3,828 |
08679
86.79%
|
|
31
31
|
Brooks, Alberta | $50,680 | $3,428 | $3,977 |
08619
86.19%
|
|
32
32
|
Banff, Alberta | $51,000 | $3,447 | $4,008 |
08600
86%
|
|
33
33
|
Stettler, Alberta | $49,960 | $3,385 | $3,960 |
08547
85.47%
|
|
34
34
|
Sundre, Alberta | $50,440 | $3,414 | $4,005 |
08523
85.23%
|
|
35
35
|
Barrhead, Alberta | $49,080 | $3,332 | $3,977 |
08378
83.78%
|
|
36
36
|
Three Hills, Alberta | $45,960 | $3,145 | $4,005 |
07852
78.53%
|
The Affordability Index is based on a single, non-homeowner, who owns a car.
CareerBeacon obtains its data from 3rd party services and cannot verify its accuracy. The information contained on this page is intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace legal authority. The information contained in the demographic reports should not be relied upon for determining career and/or relocation decisions.
CareerBeacon obtains its data from 3rd party services and cannot verify its accuracy. The information contained on this page is intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace legal authority. The information contained in the demographic reports should not be relied upon for determining career and/or relocation decisions.
