AB
vs
QC
Edmonton vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Edmonton is about 21% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,300 a month in Edmonton vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 17% cheaper than living in Edmonton overall.
Edmonton / month
$1,800
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$82,532
Take-home $58,556 · $4,880/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $17,468 less a year (−17%).
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
19% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Edmonton
$400
8% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Edmonton
$100
20% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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