Operating Costs
Cost Comparison for Key Sectors
Overall, Edmonton offers various sectors a very cost-competitive environment to expand or locate to.
The KPMG Competitive Alternatives 2014 rating found between 1 – 15% differential to a U.S. baseline with an average advantage of 6.5%. Key sectors were:
| Sector | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing averaged over 12 types of operations | 2.7% |
| Specialty chemicals | 3.4% |
| Medical devices | 4.6% |
| Precision manufacturing | 1.8% |
| Metal machining | 1.4% |
| Professional services | 17% |
| Research and development averaged over 3 types of operations | 16.1% |
For More Information
Ken Mamczasz, P.Eng.
Economic and Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Development
12th Floor, HSBC Bank Place
10250-101 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4
| Title | Senior Development Engineer, Industrial Services Team |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-496-6036 |
| ken.mamczasz@edmonton.ca |
