Is it better to live on the East side or West side of Saskatoon?

The Deep Dive: Crossing the Bridge

• The Value Play: Generally, you can find a similar square-footage home on the West side for $30,000 to $50,000 less than its East side equivalent. Areas like Confederation Park, Parkridge and Mount Royal provide incredible value for those looking to build equity through renovations.

• The Lifestyle Play: The East side is where you’ll find the "Master-Planned" lifestyle. In Brighton, you have walkable shopping districts and manicured parks. It’s convenient, but it comes with a higher property tax and a higher purchase price. Kensington will also offer similar walkability to amenties and shopping. Neither community currently has a walkable school.

• The Commute Factor: With the Chief Mistawasis Bridge and the Circle Drive South bridge, the "West side is too far" argument is gone. You can get from Hampton Village to the University in roughly 15 minutes, but have an alternative route if Cirlce Dr. experiences congestion. With close proximity to downtown without having to cross a major bridge, it makes the west side equally viable for professionals.