location_city AB vs location_city SK

Calgary vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Calgary is about 36% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 27% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.

Calgary / month

$2,232

Regina / month

$1,668

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 Regina

$73,277

Take-home $54,720 · $4,560/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $26,723 less a year (−27%).

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

29% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Calgary

$420

10% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Calgary

$112

21% cheaper

Regina

$88

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