Charlottetown vs Fredericton Cost of Living (2026)
Charlottetown is about 14% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Charlottetown vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Charlottetown
$100,000
Take-home $69,789 · $5,816/mo
Needed in Fredericton
$87,673
Take-home $63,141 · $5,262/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Fredericton you'd need $12,327 less a year (−12%).
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
Charlottetown
$1,450
Fredericton
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
Fredericton
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
Fredericton
$80
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