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Fredericton vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)
Sudbury is about 17% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Sudbury is 17% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Sudbury / month
$1,988
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 Sudbury
$116,636
Take-home $85,355 · $7,113/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $16,636 more a year (+17%).
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
20% more expensive
Sudbury
$1,500
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
0% more expensive
Sudbury
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
10% more expensive
Sudbury
$88
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