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Edmonton vs Oshawa Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 43% more expensive than Edmonton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,300 in Edmonton.

The Verdict

Living in Oshawa is 43% more expensive than living in Edmonton overall.

Edmonton / month

$1,800

Oshawa / month

$2,500

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 Oshawa

$142,658

Take-home $100,165 · $8,347/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Oshawa you'd need $42,658 more a year (+43%).

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

50% more expensive

Oshawa

$1,950

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Edmonton

$400

5% more expensive

Oshawa

$420

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Monthly Transit Pass

Edmonton

$100

30% more expensive

Oshawa

$130

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