AB
vs
SK
Edmonton vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Edmonton is about 4% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,300 a month in Edmonton vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 4% cheaper than living in Edmonton overall.
Edmonton / month
$1,800
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
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 Saskatoon
$96,076
Take-home $69,659 · $5,805/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $3,924 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
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Edmonton
$400
2% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Edmonton
$100
15% cheaper
Saskatoon
$85
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