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Oshawa vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 48% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.

The Verdict

Living in Saskatoon is 33% cheaper than living in Oshawa overall.

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Saskatoon / month

$1,725

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Oshawa $

Salary in Oshawa

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Saskatoon

$67,347

Take-home $51,028 · $4,252/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $32,653 less a year (−33%).

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

Oshawa

$1,950

36% cheaper

Saskatoon

$1,250

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Oshawa

$420

7% cheaper

Saskatoon

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Oshawa

$130

35% cheaper

Saskatoon

$85

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