Lifestyle and Daily Life

One of the most challenging aspects of transitioning to a new location can be acclimating to changes in lifestyle and daily living.

Transportation

There are many options for getting around. Some of these options include:

Public Transit. There are many options for getting around the area.
Taxi Services. There is also Taxis servicing the city.
Airport Access. St. John’s International Airport is located within St. John’s and serves the area.

Income & Cost of Living

Cost of living in St. John’s is slightly less than the average cost of living within the province. Some key facts about income and cost of living include:

St. John’s received an Excellent rating from Areavibes with low costs of living and housing compared to provincial averages.
The median total family income in the area is $79,675.

Housing

Whether you are looking to rent or own a home, one advantage of a community is affordable living.

The average sale of a home in the area is $262,513.
According to Areavibes.com, the average rental for 1-bedroom is $899 which is equal to the average rental rate in the rest of the province.

Child Care

Licensed child care facilities are monitored and regularly inspected by regional health authorities and are regulated by the Department of Education. They must meet specific requirements for health and safety, staffing qualifications, record keeping, space and equipment, child-to-staff ratios, and programming.

Post Living Differential (PLD)

The PLD (Post Living Differential) is support designed to reduce the adverse financial impact on military members and their families when posted to a Post Living Differential Area (PLDA). Please confirm your eligibility and most current rate with the local Orderly Room.

Tax Information

To learn more about Cold Lake tax rates visit the following links to make sure you keep up to date with all the current rates and can plan your finances accordingly.

Provincial Taxes

Federal Taxes

Federal Income Tax Rates for 2021.

2SLGBTQ+

St. John’s, as a community, is committed to providing a discrimination and harassment free environment, especially for marginalized communities. There are many community supports for the 2SLGBTQ+ community including 2SLGBTQ+ affirming mental health practitioners .

Employment

St. John’s has many employment opportunities, with the primary key industry sectors including government services and the agriculture. For further information about labour mobility and transferring credentials, contact the Labour Mobility Coordinator .

Provincial Services

Updating vehicle registrations, drivers’ licenses, and health cards can be a real chore. Fortunately, this process (relatively) straightforward. Information on these various Provincial services include:

Vehicle Registration & Provincial Documents. Driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations are handled by Service Newfoundland and Labrador.
Health Care: To apply for healthcare in Newfoundland and Labrador, you will need to provide supporting documents and information on the application process.