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Calgary vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Calgary is about 12% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 11% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.

Calgary / month

$2,232

Sudbury / month

$1,988

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 Sudbury

$88,902

Take-home $66,424 · $5,535/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $11,098 less a year (−11%).

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

12% cheaper

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Calgary

$420

5% cheaper

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Calgary

$112

21% cheaper

Sudbury

$88

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