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Halifax vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Halifax is about 24% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,900 a month in Halifax vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 19% cheaper than living in Halifax overall.

Halifax / month

$2,422

Sudbury / month

$1,988

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 Sudbury

$80,808

Take-home $60,848 · $5,071/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $19,192 less a year (−19%).

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

21% cheaper

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Halifax

$440

9% cheaper

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Halifax

$82

7% more expensive

Sudbury

$88

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