SK
vs
QC
Saskatoon vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Saskatoon is about 16% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Saskatoon vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 14% cheaper than living in Saskatoon overall.
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Saskatoon
$100,000
Take-home $72,288 · $6,024/mo
Needed in Sherbrooke
$85,903
Take-home $60,633 · $5,053/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $14,097 less a year (−14%).
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
Saskatoon
$1,250
16% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Saskatoon
$390
5% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Saskatoon
$85
6% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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