NB
vs
QC
Moncton vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Moncton is about 8% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,150 a month in Moncton vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 8% cheaper than living in Moncton overall.
Moncton / month
$1,615
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Moncton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Sherbrooke
$92,221
Take-home $64,645 · $5,387/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $7,779 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.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Moncton
$1,150
9% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Moncton
$390
5% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Moncton
$75
7% more expensive
Sherbrooke
$80
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