Based on development charges identified by local municipalities on their websites, 
Durham industrial development charges are well below other GTA communities.
According to a major commercial real estate market report for mid-2009, Durham Region industrial rental rates compare very favourably with other GTA communities.
Land - Facts from Realtor presentation
Durham Region $155,000 - $350,000
Toronto $372,500 - $545,000
York Region $350,000 - $775,000
Halton Region $411,250 - $575,000
Peel Region $375,000 - $835,000