AB
vs
QC
Calgary vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Calgary is about 53% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 35% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.
Calgary / month
$2,232
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$65,304
Take-home $48,354 · $4,029/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $34,696 less a year (−35%).
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
38% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Calgary
$420
12% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Calgary
$112
29% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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