NB
vs
ON
Fredericton vs London Cost of Living (2026)
London is about 34% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,750 a month in London vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in London is 34% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
London / month
$2,255
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 London
$133,640
Take-home $95,062 · $7,922/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in London you'd need $33,640 more a year (+34%).
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
40% more expensive
London
$1,750
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
2% more expensive
London
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
19% more expensive
London
$95
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