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Charlottetown vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)
Sudbury is about 2% more expensive than Charlottetown, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,450 in Charlottetown.
The Verdict
Living in Sudbury is 2% more expensive than living in Charlottetown overall.
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Sudbury / month
$1,988
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 Sudbury
$102,258
Take-home $75,753 · $6,313/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $2,258 more a year (+2%).
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
3% more expensive
Sudbury
$1,500
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
7% cheaper
Sudbury
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
26% more expensive
Sudbury
$88
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