NB
vs
QC
Fredericton vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Fredericton is about 17% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Fredericton vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 14% cheaper than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$85,677
Take-home $60,490 · $5,041/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $14,323 less a year (−14%).
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
16% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
8% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
0% more expensive
Sherbrooke
$80
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