NB
vs
ON
Fredericton vs Kingston Cost of Living (2026)
Kingston is about 27% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Kingston is 27% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Kingston / month
$2,145
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Fredericton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Kingston
$126,807
Take-home $91,195 · $7,600/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kingston you'd need $26,807 more a year (+27%).
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
Fredericton
$1,250
32% more expensive
Kingston
$1,650
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
2% more expensive
Kingston
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
6% more expensive
Kingston
$85
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