lthough a modern and affluent world capital, Ottawa's housing costs are remarkably affordable compared to many other cities. In fact, on the list of 144 of the world's most  
 

expensive cities, Ottawa ranked 90th, making it Canada's most affordable city on the list.

And considering Ottawa consistently ranks in the top 20 of the world's best cities to live in, Ottawa is not only affordable, but healthy, safe and exciting too.

 
 


So, where to live in Ottawa? Those choosing to attend school here will want to look into the on-campus and off-campus accommodations found on the web sites of Ottawa's institutions of higher learning. See what's available through Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cité collégiale, and the University of Ottawa.

If you're interested in buying or renting a property, you can search for what's available through Ottawa's MLS listings. And to get a better sense of Ottawa and where you'd like to live, you may find the Ottawa.com web site helpful.

No matter where you choose to live, you'll find it easy getting to know and enjoy Ottawa. Which is a good segue to learning more about Ottawa's excellent transportation infrastructure…