British Columbia's high cost of living has made it a pivotal issue in the provincial election on Oct. 19.
British Columbia's high cost of living has made it a pivotal issue in the provincial election on Oct. 19.
Here is a look at changes in components of the consumer price index in British Columbia since 2017, the year the NDP came to power, with the index based on 2002 cost levels being set at 100 points.Food: From 137.7 in 2017 to 177.1 in 2023. Up 28.6 per cent.Owned homes: From 113.2 in 2017 to 145.6 in 2023. Up 28.6 per cent.Clothing/footwear: From 104.5 in 2017 to 106.7 in 2023. Up 2.1 per cent.Health/personal care: From 118.1 in 2017 to 139.8 in 2023. Up 18.4 per cent.Tuition: From 214.
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