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Kingston vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Kingston is about 27% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 21% cheaper than living in Kingston overall.
Kingston / month
$2,145
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kingston
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Saskatoon
$78,653
Take-home $58,155 · $4,846/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $21,347 less a year (−21%).
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
Kingston
$1,650
24% cheaper
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kingston
$410
5% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kingston
$85
0% more expensive
Saskatoon
$85
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