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Oshawa vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 27% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 21% cheaper than living in Oshawa overall.

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Sudbury / month

$1,988

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 Sudbury

$78,758

Take-home $59,464 · $4,955/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $21,242 less a year (−21%).

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

23% cheaper

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Oshawa

$420

5% cheaper

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Oshawa

$130

32% cheaper

Sudbury

$88

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