What is the cheapest area to live near YYZ?

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:13 am

Northern Skies wrote: What about somewhere like Milton? Any thoughts?

It's got my vote. I spent a few years there and it's a very nice town. Houses right in town aren't all that cheap but they are still a lot better than say Mississauga. Some real bargains can be found in the rural area to west of Milton. You'll probably get a large plot of land with the deal too. The 401 runs right by that area. Commute times to pearson are dependant on if it's rush hour or not. That town is a popular spot for airline guys raising families.

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:26 am

You're a pilot man, go buy a place near an airport and fly to work everyday. =)

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:12 pm

Down town eh? I've heard that you really don't need a car down there. This would be a few less things to pay for; parking, insurance, gas.
I'm getting a little ahead of myself by even asking these questions, but I like to know what I'm getting myself into. If successful, I'm looking at damn near a 50% pay cut. Not a huge deal for the short term, but still will be a big lifestyle change, painful at first but better overall.
And of course I’ll be looking to reduce living expenses, so getting a 2 or 3 bedroom place and a few roomies would be a must. I hear there is a subway from downtown to Pearson? Or is it a shuttle bus? Is it convenient? How about grocery stores downtown?
My girlfriend would be staying in YYC, along with our house we bought

, but what can you do.

Anyway, thanks for the info.

Cheers.

C-GPFG · Post by **C-GPFG** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:20 pm

DVP/Gardiner to YYZ can range from 20mins to 45mins. You can get a basement apt in the Beaches or East York for about 800/mo.

I'm living with 3 roomies in a 4 bedroom house..325 plus utils at Queen St E and the DVP.

Prospect · Post by **Prospect** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:08 pm

There is no subway service from downtown to YYZ. There are two TTC buses that go to YYZ at all hours of the day and night. The city is considering building a direct rail service from Union Station (downtown) to YYZ because of all the business people.

Hamilton is far but cheaper than most of the other areas. Milton is great becuase you have 2 different highways that you can take to YYZ (401 and 407) plus Derry Rd. Peak time it's 50 minutes and 25 with zero traffic. A new and small townhouse can be bought for 225K. Also Milton has GO train service that takes you "close" to the airport.

AirCon · Post by **AirCon** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:04 pm

CHUD.....Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller

"Hey, what's for dinner?"

"YOU!!!!"

Bad movie by the way...lol

A

Jet Dog · Post by **Jet Dog** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:58 pm

old terminal one

AEROMONKEY · Post by **AEROMONKEY** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 3:22 pm

hey well if your gonna be workin for jazz...Live in Yqt and just commute ...8 flights a day to pearson ...housing is cheap...my place cost $80,000 large lot nice quiet st. same thing in the t.dot area is like 200k
there are a few guys for Jazz living here..

short bus · Post by **short bus** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:07 pm

Don't be knocking CHUD, that movie kicked ass, right up there with "Ghoulies"

"They'll get you in the end"

Anyone remember that one?

SplitS · Post by **SplitS** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:17 pm

Man for anyone contemplating Jazz this thread is depressing...

The thought of living in TO doesnt sound any better than Rankin Inlet or Detroit....

But KAG, did you get the call buddy?????

Driving Rain · Post by **Driving Rain** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:21 pm

Acton (aka Halton Hills) or anywhere in Halton County's two northern townships of Nassagowaya or Esquising. Rockwood isn't too bad either.

AEROMONKEY · Post by **AEROMONKEY** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:34 pm

I hear Fort Severn is nice.......

. . · Post by **. .** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:22 pm

i can't believe so many people got the CHUD reference. well done chaps. I'm glad to see that i'm not the only one who's seen the old B horror movie

mellow_pilot · Post by **mellow_pilot** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 6:33 pm

This guy looks pretty happy with his suburban toronto home. He said the rent was cheap and included meals.

bob sacamano · Post by **bob sacamano** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 6:55 pm

Mississauga... 200K for new 2 bedroom condo (gym, pool, squash, etc etc etc), 10min to pearson, plenty of alternate routes to and from the airport.

Anywhere else you're looking at a hell of a commute, unless ofcourse if's not during peak hour(s).

chewsta · Post by **chewsta** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:42 pm

Guelph is nice but a little pricey. Cambridge is an extra 5-10 minutes but a fair bit cheaper.

AEROMONKEY · Post by **AEROMONKEY** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:05 pm

wow i find it kind of funny that people actually think 285000 for a townhouse isn't bad! or 200,000 for a condo is a good deal! but hey they have squash.....gotta love southern ontario!!

Isis · Post by **Isis** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:17 pm

I spent a year or so in Milton. It is growing, but it still maintains a nice 'small town' feel to it. Even in rush hour, the real jam doesn't start till you get past the 407 and into Mississauga area.

Acton, Halton Hills etc... good location, nice and cheap, but apparently not 'nice' towns.

It all depends what your plans are. If you'd eventually like to move the g/f to the province with you, I'd be picky.

If its just you, grab a basement apartment downtown and do the commute by public means.

Just my two cents

- Isis

Phlyer · Post by **Phlyer** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:27 pm

Acton is a dump. We kicked them in Hockey every year

It's not worth the drive (speaking of obscure references).

Isis · Post by **Isis** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:28 pm

Fotoflyer wrote:Acton is a dump.

*smiles* so much for being gentle with "not nice"

- Isis

LostinRotation · Post by **LostinRotation** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:37 pm

chewsta wrote:Guelph is nice but a little pricey. Cambridge is an extra 5-10 minutes but a fair bit cheaper.

Just watch where you live in Cambridge, some of it is nice, but some of it is far worse than Downtown Hamilton too. Lived there for two years...that was enough.

....and currently living Downtown Hamilton, it's really not that bad. I can honestly say that I could walk downtown with $1,ooo.oo in my pocket and know I'll still have it when I get home.

-=0=LIR=0=-

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:44 pm

LostinRotation wrote: I can honestly say that I could walk downtown with $1,ooo.oo in my pocket and know I'll still have it when I get home.

Do you have a glock in the other pocket?

I didn't figure downtown YHM as that deep in crime though. It always seemed pretty mellow down there.

costermonger · Post by **costermonger** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:00 pm

You can find a 1 bedroom apt. in K-W for 650-750, but I think Cambridge is generally cheaper and it's closer to YYZ. Rush hour can also be a wee bit of a bitch around the 401 in Kitchener.

bob sacamano · Post by **bob sacamano** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:52 am

AEROMONKEY wrote:wow i find it kind of funny that people actually think 285000 for a townhouse isn't bad! or 200,000 for a condo is a good deal! but hey they have squash.....gotta love southern ontario!!

They guy's looking for prices in and around the YYZ area. All you've posted were lame attempts at being sarcastic. He wasn't asking for monkey's personal views on the realty prices and Canada.

I can understand your hate towards squash, with pretty little fingernails like yours, wouldn't wanna break them either.

Now go spank yourself.

p.s. I never said 200K was a good deal... just telling the guy what the going prices are.

marktheone · Post by **marktheone** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:24 pm

YVR. It's not that close but the standard of living is MUCH MUCH better. True, the commute is a bitch but it's worth it.

What is the cheapest area to live near YYZ?

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