How does 'berta overall compare to BC these days? There’s a lot of hidden costs in B.C, and everywhere.
I was thinking of moving to Berta, but would be interested in knowing what their bs hidden costs are, since every place has their own weird brand of grift and weird shit.
A few for BC are:
Used car taxes
$10k property tax
High fuel tax
Higher housing costs
In berta my understanding is home energy (electricity and heating fuel/nat. Gas) would be more. The insurance being totally out of hand is new and unwelcome info to me. Info and opinions would be helpful.
I didn’t shop around for car insurance very much, I ended up going with AMA, and my insurance guy was surprised I ended up paying less here than in BC, but like $50/year.
Property taxes are going up crazy rates in Alberta right now, partially because bertians want everything but don’t want too be taxed ever.
I was blown away by how expensive home energy is here, and the total illusion of choice. Alberta’s energy regulator is useless. You can pick your provider, but you’ll probably get taxed a “Atco zone” or whatever charge, then about $100/ month in “Administration” because they paid to upgrade the system ten years ago or something.
It’s a mixed bag, there are something things that you won’t pay for, like the sales tax, and some gas savings, but other things you’ll get raked over the coals like 50% rent increases yearly, or property taxes going up 6%-8%.
I’m terrified by the prospect of this “Alberta Pension” the government seems to be fixated on. They released wrong information and keep doubling down on it. Then there’s the renewable energy moratorium for no raisen whatsoever that lost something like a billion in investment. I’m here for university, and if the government doesn’'t stabilize, when I’m done I’m planning to flee somewhere else.
Hmm, thanks. This gives me some things to think about. I’ll research SK a bit more in light of this. Ive been considering Regina as well, but not as seriously as south 'berta.
How does 'berta overall compare to BC these days? There’s a lot of hidden costs in B.C, and everywhere.
I was thinking of moving to Berta, but would be interested in knowing what their bs hidden costs are, since every place has their own weird brand of grift and weird shit.
A few for BC are:
In berta my understanding is home energy (electricity and heating fuel/nat. Gas) would be more. The insurance being totally out of hand is new and unwelcome info to me. Info and opinions would be helpful.
I didn’t shop around for car insurance very much, I ended up going with AMA, and my insurance guy was surprised I ended up paying less here than in BC, but like $50/year. Property taxes are going up crazy rates in Alberta right now, partially because bertians want everything but don’t want too be taxed ever. I was blown away by how expensive home energy is here, and the total illusion of choice. Alberta’s energy regulator is useless. You can pick your provider, but you’ll probably get taxed a “Atco zone” or whatever charge, then about $100/ month in “Administration” because they paid to upgrade the system ten years ago or something. It’s a mixed bag, there are something things that you won’t pay for, like the sales tax, and some gas savings, but other things you’ll get raked over the coals like 50% rent increases yearly, or property taxes going up 6%-8%.
I’m terrified by the prospect of this “Alberta Pension” the government seems to be fixated on. They released wrong information and keep doubling down on it. Then there’s the renewable energy moratorium for no raisen whatsoever that lost something like a billion in investment. I’m here for university, and if the government doesn’'t stabilize, when I’m done I’m planning to flee somewhere else.
Hmm, thanks. This gives me some things to think about. I’ll research SK a bit more in light of this. Ive been considering Regina as well, but not as seriously as south 'berta.
I’m not saying don’t take the plunge, Prolasped Anus, but there’s a lot to take in if you’re looking to make a big move for affordability’s sake.
Thank you. I’ll examine it a bit more, even if it’s a big one to take in I think I can do it.