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Kingston vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)

Kingston is about 36% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Moncton is 27% cheaper than living in Kingston overall.

Kingston / month

$2,145

Moncton / month

$1,615

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kingston $

Salary in Kingston

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Moncton

$73,264

Take-home $54,035 · $4,503/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $26,736 less a year (−27%).

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

Kingston

$1,650

30% cheaper

Moncton

$1,150

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kingston

$410

5% cheaper

Moncton

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kingston

$85

12% cheaper

Moncton

$75

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