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Kingston vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Kingston is about 9% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 8% cheaper than living in Kingston overall.

Kingston / month

$2,145

Sudbury / month

$1,988

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 Sudbury

$91,979

Take-home $68,589 · $5,716/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $8,021 less a year (−8%).

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

9% cheaper

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kingston

$410

2% cheaper

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kingston

$85

4% more expensive

Sudbury

$88

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