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Halifax vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Halifax is about 45% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,900 a month in Halifax vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 31% cheaper than living in Halifax overall.
Halifax / month
$2,422
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Halifax
$100,000
Take-home $68,867 · $5,739/mo
Needed in Saskatoon
$69,101
Take-home $52,107 · $4,342/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $30,899 less a year (−31%).
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
Halifax
$1,900
34% cheaper
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Halifax
$440
11% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Halifax
$82
4% more expensive
Saskatoon
$85
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