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Hamilton vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Hamilton is about 38% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Hamilton vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 28% cheaper than living in Hamilton overall.
Hamilton / month
$2,330
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Hamilton
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Saskatoon
$72,424
Take-home $54,187 · $4,516/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $27,576 less a year (−28%).
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
Hamilton
$1,800
31% cheaper
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Hamilton
$420
7% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Hamilton
$110
23% cheaper
Saskatoon
$85
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