QC
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Sherbrooke vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)
Sudbury is about 36% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sudbury is 36% more expensive than living in Sherbrooke overall.
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Sudbury / month
$1,988
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Sherbrooke
$100,000
Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo
Needed in Sudbury
$136,135
Take-home $96,474 · $8,039/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $36,135 more a year (+36%).
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
Sherbrooke
$1,050
43% more expensive
Sudbury
$1,500
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Sherbrooke
$370
8% more expensive
Sudbury
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Sherbrooke
$80
10% more expensive
Sudbury
$88
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