SK
vs
BC
Saskatoon vs Vancouver Cost of Living (2026)
Vancouver is about 107% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,800 a month in Vancouver vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Vancouver is 107% more expensive than living in Saskatoon overall.
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Vancouver / month
$3,440
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 Vancouver
$207,378
Take-home $140,251 · $11,688/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Vancouver you'd need $107,378 more a year (+107%).
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
124% more expensive
Vancouver
$2,800
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Saskatoon
$390
18% more expensive
Vancouver
$460
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Saskatoon
$85
112% more expensive
Vancouver
$180
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