Nonetheless, the city's expense of living stays less than several various other southerly Ontario cities. In mid-2021, London had an 8.75% cheaper price of living, as well as 27.5% less costly expense of rental fee, compared to close-by Toronto. London additionally had a professional symphony orchestra-- Orchestra London-- which was established in 1937; although the organization filed for bankruptcy in 2015, members of the orchestra remain to play self-produced concerts under the name London Symphonia. Additionally, the city is house to the London Community Band, the London Youth Harmony, and the Amabile Choirs of London, Canada. The Juno Awards of 2019 were held in London in March 2019, organized by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan.
