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Saskatoon vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)
Sudbury is about 17% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Sudbury is 17% more expensive than living in Saskatoon overall.
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Sudbury / month
$1,988
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 Sudbury
$116,943
Take-home $85,545 · $7,129/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $16,943 more a year (+17%).
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
20% more expensive
Sudbury
$1,500
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Saskatoon
$390
3% more expensive
Sudbury
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Saskatoon
$85
4% more expensive
Sudbury
$88
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