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Kingston vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Kingston is about 48% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 32% cheaper than living in Kingston overall.
Kingston / month
$2,145
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$67,565
Take-home $49,643 · $4,137/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $32,435 less a year (−32%).
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
36% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kingston
$410
10% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kingston
$85
6% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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