if i was looking to completely relocate, i'd go to montreal. from what little i've seen of the city, it's amazing here. daniel would have to tell you more about living and working, though. vous ne pas parler francais.
i would never live in toronto. the only parts i would consider would be around my boyfriend's house but theres no way i could justify a regular brick house for $800,000+.
in my spare time, i like looking up rent prices in areas i might live and from what i've seen, rent in toronto is similar to rent in ottawa.