Why Calgary

Calgary is a business-friendly city that embraces blue-sky thinkers and risk takers. With a deep talent pool, low costs and limitless opportunities, it’s possible to build the career, company and life of your dreams here. Explore the data and lived experience for yourself.

Calgary by the numbers

TALENT

#1

Fastest-growing tech hub in North America

CBRE Tech Talent Report, 2025
INNOVATION

4th

Nationally for number of venture capital deals in 2024

CVCA, 2024
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Highest

Per capita head office concentration in Canada

FP500 Database, 2024
AFFORDABILITY

Lowest

Cost of living of the top Canadian cities

Mercer Cost of Living Index, 2024
INNOVATION

$6.7B

Value of Calgary’s startup ecosystem

Startup Genome, 2025
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Lowest

Corporate income tax rate in Canada

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Economic snapshot

Headline indicators and trends at a glance.

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Demographics, talent and hiring

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Investment in Calgary

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Here, it’s possible

Life in Calgary

Calgary is consistently rated as one of the world’s best cities to live in. We enjoy a relatively low cost of living, quick commutes and beautiful blue skies, but it really comes down to the vibrant people and the energy they bring to urban life.

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