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Kitchener vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Kitchener is about 64% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,850 a month in Kitchener vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 39% cheaper than living in Kitchener overall.
Kitchener / month
$2,370
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kitchener
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Sherbrooke
$60,878
Take-home $45,829 · $3,819/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $39,122 less a year (−39%).
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
Kitchener
$1,850
43% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kitchener
$420
12% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kitchener
$100
20% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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