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Edmonton vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Edmonton is about 8% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,300 a month in Edmonton vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 7% cheaper than living in Edmonton overall.

Edmonton / month

$1,800

Regina / month

$1,668

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 Regina

$92,608

Take-home $67,335 · $5,611/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $7,392 less a year (−7%).

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

8% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Edmonton

$400

5% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Edmonton

$100

12% cheaper

Regina

$88

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