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Hamilton vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)

Hamilton is about 48% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Hamilton vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Moncton is 33% cheaper than living in Hamilton overall.

Hamilton / month

$2,330

Moncton / month

$1,615

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Hamilton $

Salary in Hamilton

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Moncton

$67,462

Take-home $50,510 · $4,209/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $32,538 less a year (−33%).

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

Hamilton

$1,800

36% cheaper

Moncton

$1,150

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Hamilton

$420

7% cheaper

Moncton

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Hamilton

$110

32% cheaper

Moncton

$75

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