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Fredericton vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)

Fredericton and Saskatoon cost about the same once you weigh rent, groceries and transit.

The Verdict

Living in Saskatoon is 0% cheaper than living in Fredericton overall.

Fredericton / month

$1,730

Saskatoon / month

$1,725

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Fredericton $

Salary in Fredericton

$100,000

Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo

Needed in Saskatoon

$99,737

Take-home $72,112 · $6,009/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $263 less a year (−0%).

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

Fredericton

$1,250

0% more expensive

Saskatoon

$1,250

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Fredericton

$400

2% cheaper

Saskatoon

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Fredericton

$80

6% more expensive

Saskatoon

$85

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