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Calgary vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)

Calgary is about 41% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Moncton is 29% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.

Calgary / month

$2,232

Moncton / month

$1,615

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Calgary $

Salary in Calgary

$100,000

Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo

Needed in Moncton

$70,813

Take-home $52,538 · $4,378/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $29,187 less a year (−29%).

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.

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1-Bed City Center

Calgary

$1,700

32% cheaper

Moncton

$1,150

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Calgary

$420

7% cheaper

Moncton

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Calgary

$112

33% cheaper

Moncton

$75

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