Charlottetown vs Saint John Cost of Living (2026)
Charlottetown is about 28% more expensive than Saint John, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Charlottetown vs $1,100 in Saint John.
The Verdict
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Saint John / month
$1,555
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 Saint John
$78,226
Take-home $57,130 · $4,761/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saint John you'd need $21,774 less a year (−22%).
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
Saint John
$1,100
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
Saint John
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
Saint John
$75
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