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Hamilton vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Hamilton is about 61% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Hamilton vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 38% cheaper than living in Hamilton overall.
Hamilton / month
$2,330
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$62,214
Take-home $46,591 · $3,883/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $37,786 less a year (−38%).
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
42% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Hamilton
$420
12% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Hamilton
$110
27% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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