NB
vs
SK
Saint John vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Saskatoon is about 12% more expensive than Saint John, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Saskatoon vs $1,100 in Saint John.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 12% more expensive than living in Saint John overall.
Saint John / month
$1,555
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Saint John
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Saskatoon
$111,782
Take-home $80,182 · $6,682/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $11,782 more a year (+12%).
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
Saint John
$1,100
14% more expensive
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Saint John
$380
3% more expensive
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Saint John
$75
13% more expensive
Saskatoon
$85
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