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Regina vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)

Saskatoon is about 4% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Saskatoon vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Saskatoon is 4% more expensive than living in Regina overall.

Regina / month

$1,668

Saskatoon / month

$1,725

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Regina $

Salary in Regina

$100,000

Take-home $72,288 · $6,024/mo

Needed in Saskatoon

$103,745

Take-home $74,797 · $6,233/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $3,745 more a year (+4%).

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

Regina

$1,200

4% more expensive

Saskatoon

$1,250

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Regina

$380

3% more expensive

Saskatoon

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Regina

$88

3% cheaper

Saskatoon

$85

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