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Hamilton vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Hamilton is about 18% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Hamilton vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 15% cheaper than living in Hamilton overall.

Hamilton / month

$2,330

Sudbury / month

$1,988

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 Sudbury

$84,695

Take-home $63,473 · $5,289/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $15,305 less a year (−15%).

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

17% cheaper

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Hamilton

$420

5% cheaper

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Hamilton

$110

20% cheaper

Sudbury

$88

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