GTA Real Estate Comparison
Clarington vs Oshawa
A side-by-side comparison of real estate markets, prices, neighbourhoods, schools, and lifestyle between Clarington, Durham Region and Oshawa, Durham Region.
Clarington
Market Comparison
Lifestyle & Key Highlights
Durham Region
Clarington
Clarington is Durham Region's easternmost municipality — offering affordable homes, stunning Lake Ontario shoreline, agricultural land, and charming historic Bowmanville.
- Affordable Durham prices
- Lake Ontario shoreline
- Bowmanville Zoo
- Historic downtown Bowmanville
- Nuclear energy employment
Durham Region
Oshawa
Oshawa is Durham Region's largest city — offering some of the most affordable single-family homes in the GTA, Ontario Tech University, and a rapidly revitalizing downtown.
- Most affordable GTA prices
- Ontario Tech University
- Oshawa GO Station
- Oshawa Centre Mall
- GM history & renewal
Our Verdict
Clarington or Oshawa?
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If affordability is your priority, Oshawa ($730K) averages lower than Clarington ($780K).
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Oshawa offers more neighbourhood diversity with 14 distinct areas to choose from.
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Clarington specializes in Detached and Townhouse homes, while Oshawa is strong in Detached and Semi-Detached.
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Both markets are active MLS® areas serviced by York Nine Real Estate — our agents have closed transactions across Durham Region and Durham Region.