AB
vs
NB
Edmonton vs Fredericton Cost of Living (2026)
Edmonton is about 4% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,300 a month in Edmonton vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Fredericton is 4% cheaper than living in Edmonton overall.
Edmonton / month
$1,800
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Edmonton
$100,000
Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo
Needed in Fredericton
$96,329
Take-home $68,810 · $5,734/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Fredericton you'd need $3,671 less a year (−4%).
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
Edmonton
$1,300
4% cheaper
Fredericton
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Edmonton
$400
0% more expensive
Fredericton
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Edmonton
$100
20% cheaper
Fredericton
$80
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