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Edmonton vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)

Edmonton is about 12% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,300 a month in Edmonton vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Moncton is 11% cheaper than living in Edmonton overall.

Edmonton / month

$1,800

Moncton / month

$1,615

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Edmonton $

Salary in Edmonton

$100,000

Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo

Needed in Moncton

$89,494

Take-home $64,333 · $5,361/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $10,506 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

Edmonton

$1,300

12% cheaper

Moncton

$1,150

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Edmonton

$400

2% cheaper

Moncton

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Edmonton

$100

25% cheaper

Moncton

$75

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