QC
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QC
Montreal vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Montreal is about 52% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Montreal vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 34% cheaper than living in Montreal overall.
Montreal / month
$2,197
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Montreal
$100,000
Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo
Needed in Sherbrooke
$65,899
Take-home $48,693 · $4,058/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $34,101 less a year (−34%).
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
Montreal
$1,700
38% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Montreal
$400
8% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Montreal
$97
18% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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