AB
vs
PE
Calgary vs Charlottetown Cost of Living (2026)
Calgary is about 15% more expensive than Charlottetown, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,450 in Charlottetown.
The Verdict
Living in Charlottetown is 13% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.
Calgary / month
$2,232
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Calgary
$100,000
Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo
Needed in Charlottetown
$86,939
Take-home $61,574 · $5,131/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Charlottetown you'd need $13,061 less a year (−13%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Calgary
$1,700
15% cheaper
Charlottetown
$1,450
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Calgary
$420
2% more expensive
Charlottetown
$430
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Calgary
$112
38% cheaper
Charlottetown
$70
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