AB
vs
SK
Calgary vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Calgary is about 32% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 24% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.
Calgary / month
$2,232
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
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 Saskatoon
$76,022
Take-home $56,463 · $4,705/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $23,978 less a year (−24%).
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
26% cheaper
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Calgary
$420
7% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Calgary
$112
24% cheaper
Saskatoon
$85
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