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Kitchener vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)
Kitchener is about 21% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,850 a month in Kitchener vs $1,500 in Sudbury.
The Verdict
Living in Sudbury is 17% cheaper than living in Kitchener overall.
Kitchener / month
$2,370
Sudbury / month
$1,988
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 Sudbury
$82,876
Take-home $62,245 · $5,187/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $17,124 less a year (−17%).
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
19% cheaper
Sudbury
$1,500
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kitchener
$420
5% cheaper
Sudbury
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kitchener
$100
12% cheaper
Sudbury
$88
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