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Moncton vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Sudbury is about 26% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 26% more expensive than living in Moncton overall.

Moncton / month

$1,615

Sudbury / month

$1,988

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Moncton $

Salary in Moncton

$100,000

Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo

Needed in Sudbury

$125,545

Take-home $90,481 · $7,540/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $25,545 more a year (+26%).

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

Moncton

$1,150

30% more expensive

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Moncton

$390

3% more expensive

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Moncton

$75

17% more expensive

Sudbury

$88

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