BC
vs
SK
Nanaimo vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Nanaimo is about 38% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Nanaimo vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 27% cheaper than living in Nanaimo overall.
Nanaimo / month
$2,310
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Nanaimo
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Saskatoon
$72,701
Take-home $54,360 · $4,530/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $27,299 less a year (−27%).
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
Nanaimo
$1,800
31% cheaper
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Nanaimo
$420
7% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Nanaimo
$90
6% cheaper
Saskatoon
$85
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