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Fredericton vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)
Fredericton is about 8% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Fredericton vs $1,150 in Moncton.
The Verdict
Living in Moncton is 7% cheaper than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Moncton / month
$1,615
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 Moncton
$92,904
Take-home $66,567 · $5,547/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $7,096 less a year (−7%).
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
8% cheaper
Moncton
$1,150
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
2% cheaper
Moncton
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
6% cheaper
Moncton
$75
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