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Halifax vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)

Halifax is about 55% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,900 a month in Halifax vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Moncton is 36% cheaper than living in Halifax overall.

Halifax / month

$2,422

Moncton / month

$1,615

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Halifax $

Salary in Halifax

$100,000

Take-home $68,867 · $5,739/mo

Needed in Moncton

$64,366

Take-home $48,659 · $4,055/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $35,634 less a year (−36%).

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

Halifax

$1,900

39% cheaper

Moncton

$1,150

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Halifax

$440

11% cheaper

Moncton

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Halifax

$82

9% cheaper

Moncton

$75

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