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Edmonton vs St. John's Cost of Living (2026)
St. John's is about 8% more expensive than Edmonton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,400 a month in St. John's vs $1,300 in Edmonton.
The Verdict
Living in St. John's is 8% more expensive than living in Edmonton overall.
Edmonton / month
$1,800
St. John's / month
$1,930
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 St. John's
$107,722
Take-home $75,522 · $6,293/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in St. John's you'd need $7,722 more a year (+8%).
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
8% more expensive
St. John's
$1,400
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Edmonton
$400
12% more expensive
St. John's
$450
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Edmonton
$100
20% cheaper
St. John's
$80
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