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Edmonton vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Sudbury is about 12% more expensive than Edmonton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,300 in Edmonton.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 12% more expensive than living in Edmonton overall.

Edmonton / month

$1,800

Sudbury / month

$1,988

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 Sudbury

$112,354

Take-home $82,588 · $6,882/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $12,354 more a year (+12%).

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

15% more expensive

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Edmonton

$400

0% more expensive

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Edmonton

$100

12% cheaper

Sudbury

$88

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