Businesses based in Ontario benefit from some of the lowest overall business costs in the G7. Within Ontario, Durham Region offers a cost-competitive landscape for businesses compared to other Greater Toronto Area (GTA) communities.

From a cost perspective, Durham Region offers potential investors a strong cost advantage based on:

Human resource costs:

• A world-class talent pool, often available for salaries that are lower than other major North American business centres.
• The opportunity to hire local talent, preventing long commutes and improving the quality of life for your staff.

Land, facility, and development costs:

• Durham Region offers industrial development charges that are below the average of other regions in the GTA.
• Lower than average price for serviced employment lands compared to other GTA regions.
• Office, industrial, warehouse and retail spaces are available and supported by stable and competitively priced utilities.

Cost of living:

• Durham Region offers, on average, housing that is 18% lower in price than the rest of the GTA.

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